Brown County Health Department officials released information on the case Friday, saying the patient’s identifying information will be withheld.
Measles, an airborne virus that is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, is especially dangerous for babies and young children.
High fever, runny nose, cough, red-watery eyes, sore throat, and a characteristic rash are common symptoms of measles. The rash often shows up 3-5 days after other symptoms begin.
A press release from the Brown County Health Department explains, “measles is highly contagious, and if one person has it, 9 out of 10 people around that person will also become infected if they’re not yet vaccinated.”
Health officials recommend immunization as the top prevention measure against measles.
Texas has been experiencing a measles outbreak in 2025, with more than 400 cases being identified in the Panhandle and far West Texas since January.
This case is the first confirmed to have reached the Big Country.
Anyone with questions about the measles is asked to contact Brownwood-Brown County Health Department at (325)646-0554.
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