Amid an outbreak of measles cases in Texas, Collin County officials on Tuesday warned the public of exposures at four different locations in McKinney last week.
In a news release, Collin County Health Care Services said there was a measles exposure between May 19 and May 22 at the following locations:
- 24 Hour Fitness, 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 the timing of the exposures vary, ranging from 3:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Anyone who has been to these four locations during those times should monitor for symptoms through June 12, officials said in the release. Measles symptoms include fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, a skin rash as well as small white spots with bluish-white centers inside the mouth.
Officials also advised that those who are immunocompromised, pregnant or unvaccinated should immediately contact their healthcare provider if they believe they’ve been exposed to measles.
Measles is a highly contagious, airborne virus that causes an infection that could lead to serious complications or death. Collin County officials said the virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area.
The virus, however, spreads mostly amongst people who are not vaccinated against it. Two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, which is recommended by doctors, is 97% effective against measles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Friday that 728 measles cases have been confirmed in the state since the outbreak began in January.
