First measles case confirmed in Leander

  • Measles infect healthy cells. About one in 1,000 children with measles will develop swelling of the brain. Nearly one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications, according to the CDC. Illustration courtesy of the CDC.
    Measles infect healthy cells. About one in 1,000 children with measles will develop swelling of the brain. Nearly one to three of every 1,000 children infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications, according to the CDC. Illustration courtesy of the CDC.

    The Williamson County and Cities Health District confirmed the first case of measles in a school-age child from Leander on May 22. 

    This is the first reported case of measles in Williamson County this year. The health district said there is potential for exposure to others in the community.   

    As of Thursday, the child was recovering at home in isolation. The health district is w…