3 cases of measles confirmed in Montgomery County, health officials say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Montgomery County Public Health Department has confirmed three cases of measles.

Officials say the cases in the county involve three family members who were exposed to another confirmed case involving someone who traveled from out of state.

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According to the health department, none of the people who were infected had been vaccinated. Health officials said measles is highly contagious and can be life-threatening, especially in children younger than 5 years old.

Officials said the virus spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Some of the symptoms include a fever over 101 F, cough, runny nose, red, watery eyes, and a rash, and can appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus.