Austin, Texas, says a person with measles may have exposed others to the disease

A person diagnosed with measles traveled to several locations around Austin, Texas, and may have exposed others to the contagious disease, health officials say

The infected person, who is not identified, visited several restaurants, a Target store and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport over a period stretching from December 14 to 17, according to the Austin Public Health Department.Health officials said they are putting out the information to inform people who may have been exposed. They asked people to call their doctor if they have been to the following locations during these dates or develop a fever before January 1, 2020.

Read MoreWhat you need to know about measles as the virus spreads across the country Measles' symptoms generally include a high fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and a red splotchy rash."Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease. A small number of cases are capable of quickly producing epidemics," said Dr. Mark Escott, interim health authority and medical director for Austin Public Health.

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