CIBOLO, Texas – A confirmed case of Rubella has been reported at a San Antonio-area school.
On Thursday, Legacy Traditional School – Cibolo sent an email to parents and guardians of students, informing them of the confirmed infection.
Chris Van Deusen with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) said it is important to note the difference between German Measles (Rubella) and Measles (Rubeola), which is more contagious and poses a much greater health risk.
According to DHSH, there are currently no confirmed cases of Measles (Rubeola) in San Antonio or surrounding areas.
There is currently an outbreak of Measles (Rubeola) with more than 100 confirmed cases and several exposure warnings across the state, including San Antonio.
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The school offered information on determining if their student have been infected with Measles (Rubella), and what to do to treat the infection and reduce exposure.
Legacy Traditional School will remain open on Friday, Feb. 28, with a “thorough sanitization” of the campus to take place after school hours.
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School officials told parents to check their children’s immunization records and ensure they are up to date on all vaccines.
State Representative Alan Schoolcraft told reporters that the Measles case that was reported at the Legacy Traditional School-Cibolo will be discussed tomorrow morning as schools in the area will meet.
Schoolcraft says small outbreaks of Measles are not uncommon. He warns that residents should not panic.
It is believed that the child who tested positive for Measles does not live in Bexar County. After we had contacted the Bexar County Health Department, we were told it was not their case.
The child is believed to live in Schoolcraft’s district, which includes Guadalupe and Gonzales County.
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