Measles Case in Mexia ISD Amid Statewide Outbreak Confirmed as False Alarm

A state official has since confirmed that this was a false alarm and there is no case of measles reported in the Mexia area.

Mexia Independent School District officials have confirmed a measles case within the district, as Texas faces its most significant outbreak of the disease in nearly three decades.
Superintendent Ryder Appleton announced the case Thursday afternoon, stating that, due to privacy concerns, no further details would be released. The district is collaborating with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to implement recommended precautions and sanitation procedures.
This confirmation comes as Texas grapples with a measles outbreak that has resulted in over 130 reported cases across the state, primarily affecting unvaccinated children. The outbreak, which began in early February, has also led to the first U.S. measles-related death in a decade—a child in West Texas. 
Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of measles, a highly contagious virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report a decline in vaccination rates among U.S. children, contributing to the resurgence of the disease. 

MISD will continue to provide updates and resources to the community as more information becomes available.