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'We don't go by the word, we go by the lab' | Health districts share how to check disease reports after Mexia ISD false alarm


Published on 2025-02-28 22:03:10 - MSN
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  • According to state health officials, a positive immunity test at Mexia ISD was mistakenly reported as an active measles or rubella case.

The article discusses a situation where Mexia Independent School District (ISD) in Texas mistakenly sent out a notice about a potential meningitis case, which was later confirmed to be a false alarm. The Limestone County Medical Center clarified that the patient in question did not have meningitis. Following this incident, health officials emphasized the importance of verifying health alerts through official channels. They explained that disease reports are managed by labs and health departments, not just based on symptoms or initial reports. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and local health districts like the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District provide updates and confirmations on disease outbreaks. The article highlights the process of how health alerts are disseminated, stressing the need for accuracy in public health communications to avoid unnecessary panic.

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