Lubbock Public Health, hospitals urge people with measles symptoms to seek care

Lubbock, Texas (News Release) – Measles cases are still growing all over the region and in the state, requesting health officials in Lubbak to ask people if they, or family members think that there is a measles regardless of vaccinations.

“Every moment makes a difference. Lara Johnson, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Health, said do not delay the acquisition of medical care. “It is very important to wait for your health and well -being.”

Measles is a very infectious viral infection that spreads through the air, and when an affected person coughs or sneezes, it lasts for hours in the air. It begins with symptoms such as fever, cough, running nose and red, water eyes, after which the body erupts, and there may be dangerous complications such as pneumonia, swelling in the brain, and even death, especially for young or immune children.

“If you or a loved one have caused measles symptoms – such as fever, cough, running nose, red eyes, irritation, shortness of breath or weakness – please find medical care as soon as possible,” said Dr. Ron Cook, chief Health Officer of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

“Your health is related. Please do not delay the pursuit of health care if you need it, “Dr. Mike Ragin, Chief Medical Officer of the University Medical Center, added.” Our teams are sympathetic, vigilant and ready to help. If you are experiencing upper respiratory symptoms or you have a measles, please wear a mask when entering our facilities to protect others.

If someone is experiencing the bottom symptoms, they need to go to an emergency room immediately*:

Tough time faster than normal breathing or breathing
A sign of severe dehydration (dry nose and mouth, low urine)
Confusion, a decrease in vigorous, or severe weakness
For young children – blue color around the mouth, crying without tear, extraordinary low energy, or severe loss of appetite.

*Call the ER to tell them that the measles person is coming, so the medical staff can make arrangements for the best care of them.

Local health officials also want to make sure that MMR vaccination is a safe choice for adults and children.

For more information, go to measles or MMR vaccines, go www.mylubbock.us/vaccine.

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