First Texas Measles Case of 2023 Confirmed at Pflugerville School
A student at Windermere Elementary School in the Pflugerville Independent School District has been diagnosed with measles, prompting the district to notify families and monitor student absences. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection characterized by symptoms such as a rash, fever, and cough. The district emphasizes the importance of vaccination, noting that vaccinated children are at lower risk. Infected children should stay home, rest, and hydrate, and can return to school 7-10 days after symptoms subside.