Date: January 6th 2006

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BABY 411 NEWS UPDATE: January 2006
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January 6, 2006
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Three cases of measles have been reported in Houston, Texas during the last month, according to a press release from the Texas Medical Association.

This is especially troubling since, as many of our readers know, measles is very contagious and the vaccination rate in Houston is quite low.

According to an email sent out by the association's Dr. W.S. Chip Riggins Jr, "the infected individuals visited several health care facilities in the Houston area. The incubation period for measles is generally 14 days from exposure to rash, however it can range from 7 to 18 days. Measles is highly communicable with greater than 90% secondary attack rate among susceptible persons."

If you live in or near Houston, take precautions and see your doctor immediately if you suspect your child has been exposed. If your child develops a fever with a rash, be sure to contact your doctor.

We will monitor this situation and let you know of any updates,


Ari Brown, MD and Denise Fields
Authors, BABY 411