Confusion Over Measles Case at Pflugerville School Resolved
Pflugerville ISD initially reported a measles case at Windemere Elementary School, but later clarified that the report was incorrect. The district had notified parents based on a parent's claim, but Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed no measles cases. The school plans to review its communication protocols to prevent future misinformation. Measles, a highly contagious virus, was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, with 277 cases reported nationwide this year. Vaccination remains highly effective in preventing the disease.