Measles
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, have confirmed two cases of measles and are notifying members of the public of additional areas for potential measles exposures. The first case, in an El Paso County resident, is a child under 5 who recently traveled with family to Ontario, Canada, which is experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. The child has received one dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The second case is in an unvaccinated Arapahoe County adult. The case was at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, May 13.
As of June 5, 2025, a total of 1,168 confirmed* measles cases were reported by 34 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
6/4/2025
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)
confirms the first measles case in San Juan County: a child under the age of four with one dose of vaccine who contracted the virus on a domestic flight.
“Travel can increase the risk of exposure,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer. “Whether you're traveling within the U.S. or abroad, before you go make sure you're up to date on your vaccines.”
While the child caught measles outside San Juan County, people may have been exposed to this latest case of measles at the following locations, days and times:
San Juan Regional Medical Center Emergency Room, 801 West Maple Street in Farmington on the following days and times:
- Monday, May 26 from 10:30 p.m. - Tuesday, May 27 at 4:15 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 28 from 2 - 4 p.m.
San Juan Regional Medical Center Health Partners Pediatrics Clinic, 407 South Schwartz, Suite 102 in Farmington
- Friday, May 30 from 8:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Anyone 6 months of age or older traveling to these areas or internationally are recommended to be vaccinated with the MMR vaccine. As a reminder, if your child has not had their MMR vaccine, daycares or schools could require them to stay home if you are in an area where there are current cases. For more information on the current outbreaks and recommendations please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
Please call the office to schedule a visit if you would like to get your child’s MMR vaccine.
Measles is a highly Contagious respiratory virus that can survive in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours. Measles isn’t just a little rash. Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.
The most recognizable measles symptom is a very high fever accompanied by a red or brownish blotchy rash that typically starts on the face, although this is not the only symptom.
Before the rash appears, children with measles develop cold-like symptoms, including:
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Fever
• Red, watery eyes
These symptoms tend to get worse during the first 1 to 3 days of the illness.
If you have further questions, call our office and ask to speak to one of our nurses, or to schedule to update your child’s vaccinations please call 970-375-0100 opt 4.