Measles Updated 3/2/2026
3/2/2026
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Adams County Health Department are reporting an additional confirmed case of measles linked to Broomfield High School, which may indicate transmission within the school. To date, two measles cases have been reported at the school since Feb. 25, 2026.
New exposure locations are listed on the CDPHE measles exposures website .
2/27/2025
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the Broomfield Department of Public Health and Environment have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Broomfield resident with no history of travel outside of Colorado. Health care providers and local public health agencies, especially those in the northern/western part of the Denver metro/Boulder area, should be aware of the potential for community transmission when assessing patients suspected of having measles.
2/25/2026
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is notifying members of the public of areas for potential measles exposures by a visitor from out of state who traveled to the Denver metro area from Feb. 21-22, 2026. This includes exposures at Denver International Airport.
CDPHE announced the addition of measles wastewater surveillance data to its publicly available Wastewater Surveillance Data Dashboard. https://cdphe.colorado.gov/dcphr/wastewater
As of February 26, 2026, 1,136 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,130 measles cases were reported by 28 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 6 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.
There have been 10 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 90% of confirmed cases (1,023 of 1,136) are outbreak-associated (152 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 871 from outbreaks that started in 2025).
For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,267 confirmed* measles cases was reported in the United States. Among these, 2,242 measles cases were reported by 45 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, 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, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 25 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.
There were 49 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 89% of confirmed cases (2,020 of 2,267) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.
*CDC is aware of probable measles cases being reported by jurisdictions. However, the data on this page only includes confirmed cases jurisdictions have notified to CDC.
**CDC reports the cumulative number of measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) that have occurred this year in the U.S.; states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.
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.