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CIBOLO, Texas – A case of Rubella has been confirmed at a school in the San Antonio area, raising awareness among parents and guardians.
On Thursday, Legacy Traditional School – Cibolo notified families via email about the confirmed infection, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
Chris Van Deusen from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) highlighted the critical differences between German Measles (Rubella) and the more contagious Measles (Rubeola), which carries a significantly higher health risk.
As per DHSH’s latest updates, there are currently no reported cases of Measles (Rubeola) in San Antonio or its nearby regions.
However, Texas is experiencing a Measles (Rubeola) outbreak, with over 100 confirmed instances and multiple exposure alerts, including in the San Antonio area.
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The school provided guidance on identifying signs of Measles (Rubella) infection, along with advice on treatment and minimizing exposure.
Legacy Traditional School plans to remain open on Friday, February 28, with a commitment to conduct extensive sanitization of the campus after classes.
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School officials urged parents to review their children’s vaccination records to ensure all immunizations are current.
State Representative Alan Schoolcraft stated that the Measles case identified at Legacy Traditional School-Cibolo will be discussed at a meeting with local schools scheduled for tomorrow morning.
Schoolcraft mentioned that small Measles outbreaks are not unusual but reassured residents not to panic.
It is reported that the child diagnosed with Measles does not reside in Bexar County; the Bexar County Health Department confirmed that the case is outside their jurisdiction. The child is believed to live within Schoolcraft’s district, which encompasses Guadalupe and Gonzales counties.
