Klarissa Parsons, authorized nurse, CRDAMC pediatrics, administers the mmr vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) in the fall Campbell, daughter of the SPC. Tyrece Campbell, chemical specialist, 181st Company Chemical, 2nd Chemical Battalion, 48th Chemical Brigade, at the Pediatric Clinic of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on March 14.
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The Public Health Nursing Team of the Army of the Department of Public Health of Fort Cavazos and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center helps to support and protect the central community of Texas.
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Strong Cavazos, Texas – Fort Cavazos’ families should be fully vaccinated to protect themselves and our community against this very contagious virus, following the report of a confirmed case of measles in the county of Bell, on June 3, 2025, according to the public health care team of the army of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.
Since January, the Texas Department of State and Health Services has reported 744 cases of measles in the central and central region of Texas, including 96 hospitalizations. Centers for Disease and Control have reported more than 1000 cases since June 10 in many other states https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-lerts/measles Brillance-2025.
“Since we became aware of the measles epidemic here in Texas, CRDAMC and its sections have been discussed and planning the means to manage potential cases from our doors,” said Yesenia Montoya, responsible for transmitted and authorized nurses, public health, CRDAMC. “We want to take advantage of this opportunity to remind our beneficiaries of the height and the severity of a measles infection, especially for our younger population and other high -risk groups.”
The measles spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. He can live in the air and surfaces up to two hours. The virus is very contagious and can lead to serious complications, especially for babies and young children. Serious complications are pneumonia, swelling of the brain (encephalitis) and death.
Signs and symptoms that a person has the virus is a cough, a flowing nose, fever, aqueous eyes and start one to two weeks after someone is exposed. Two to three days after the start of the symptoms, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) can appear inside the mouth. A rash that starts with hair / scalp and progress in the body will usually start 3 to 5 days after other symptoms.
The most effective way to prevent measles is to be immune to two doses of a vaccine containing measles. Two doses will prevent more than 97% of measles infection and each dose reduces the risk of infection and severity of the disease if it is infected. The mmr vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) is safe, efficient and recommended for:
• Children: two doses-The first data at 12-15 months and the second at 4-6 years old. The second dose can be given from 4 weeks after the first dose, whatever its age. Speak with your child’s pediatrician for more information on recommended vaccinations.
• Adults: Whoever has not received two doses of the ROR vaccine or has not had a measle before.
The Department of Public Health of Fort Cavazos and the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center undertakes to educate and empower our community to ensure that everyone remains safe and healthy. “It is only together that we can make this possible,” according to Montoya, and Major Rachel Heist, CRDAMC Pediatrics Clinic Office in charge has echoed his feelings.
“For some children, measles presents itself as a cough, a flowing nose, fever and a rash; However, measles is very contagious and can be fatal in certain cases, “said Heist. “The ROR vaccine remains the most effective way to prevent a serious infection and the spread of measles and to ensure that children receive their routine vaccines protect, not only the individual, but also those of the community who are too young or unable to receive it for another reason.”
If you think you have measles or have been exposed to the virus, do not go to emergency or urgent care first. Instead, isolate yourself from others and call your health care provider before going to be tested so that they can prepare for your arrival properly. To reduce the propagation of the virus, please share this information with your health care team during appointments.
Follow the instructions of your health care provider.
If you wish to make sure you and your loved ones are up to date on your vaccines or plan an appointment on the vaccine, please contact your health care provider, the patient portal on PatientPortal.mhsgenesis.health.mil, or by calling the patient’s appointment service at 254-288-8888.
For more information on measles, visit: Texas Department of State Health Services and the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/measles.