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LUBBOCK, Texas -- During a news conference on Friday, EverythingLubbock.com asked Lubbock health experts if measles exposures at local school and daycares were a concern.

A previous report from EverythingLubbock.com revealed the first measles case was reported in late January when a school-aged child who was treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility tested positive. The child was not vaccinated for measles.

"That's a big concern for us," said Lubbock Director of Public Health, Katherine Wells. Wells said Lubbock health experts were working closely with schools to inform schools, daycare workers and parents.

"As we were starting to see cases out in Gaines County, I sent out information to all schools on the outbreak and encouraged them to identify unvaccinated students in their communities and sent letters to parents," Wells said.

While Wells said the department was nervous about receiving a measles case, she emphasized the team is closely monitoring cases in schools and daycares.

In the latest report from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the measles outbreak rose up to 146 cases in the state. On Wednesday, February 26, one fatality was confirmed in an unvaccinated school-aged child, marking the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015.

DSHS said 79 people who had measles were not vaccinated. The report said 62 had "unknown status" and five people were vaccinated with at least one dose. 20 patients were hospitalized, said DSHS.

Here are some symptoms to look out for that appear seven to 21 days after contact with the virus:

What to do if exposed or symptomatic:

What to do if you need immediate medical care:

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