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Texas health officials have confirmed a measles case in an adult who attended a Texas Rangers baseball game on April 19th, prompting a public health alert. The patient, whose vaccination status is unknown, visited several locations in Denton County between April 19th and 22nd. This is the first measles case in Denton County and comes amid a significant rise in measles cases nationwide, with over 800 cases and three deaths reported this year by the CDC. Denton County officials urge residents to monitor themselves for symptoms and emphasize the importance of vaccination.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.