Measles
Measles Update 7/22/2025
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Gunnison County Health and Human Services are investigating a case of measles in an out-of-state resident with potential exposures on Saturday, July 12th between 4-7 pm at the Taylor Park Trading Post in Almont, CO and on Wednesday, July 16th between 3pm and 10am Thursday July 17th at the Gunnison Valley Health Hospital in Gunnison.
As of July 22, 2025, a total of 1,319 confirmed* measles cases were reported by 40 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, 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 Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
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.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Gunnison County Health and Human Services are investigating a case of measles in an out-of-state resident with potential exposures on Saturday, July 12th between 4-7 pm at the Taylor Park Trading Post in Almont, CO and on Wednesday, July 16th between 3pm and 10am Thursday July 17th at the Gunnison Valley Health Hospital in Gunnison.
As of July 22, 2025, a total of 1,319 confirmed* measles cases were reported by 40 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, 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 Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
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.