In the midst of an epidemic of measles Business in Texas, County County officials warned the public on Tuesday of exhibitions in four different places in McKinney last week.
In a press release, County Collin The health services said that there was an exposure to measles between May 19 and 22 at the following locations:
- 24 hours of shape, 1601 N. Hardin Blvd.
- Moviehouse & Eatery, 8450 State Highway 121
- Cubana Grille, 4051 S. Custer Road, Ste. 1160
- Market Street, 6100 Eldorado Parkway
They said that the time of exhibitions varies, ranging from 3.30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Anyone who was in these four places at that time should monitor the symptoms until June 12, officials said in the press release. Symptoms of measles include fever, dry cough, flowing nose, sore throat, rash and small white spots with blue white centers inside the mouth.
Officials have also informed that those who are immunocompromised, pregnant or not vaccinated should immediately contact their healthcare professional if they believe they were exposed to measles.
Measles is a very contagious airborne virus that causes an infection that could cause serious complications or death. County officials of Collin said that the virus can stay in the air for two hours after a infected person left the area.
The virus, however, is mainly spread among people who are not vaccinated against it. Two doses of measles vaccineWho is recommended by doctors, is 97% effective against measles, according to centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Texas Department of State Health Services Announced Friday that 728 cases of measles have been confirmed in the state since the start of the epidemic in January.
