Measles
Measles Update 8/19/2025
8/18/2025 T he Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Mesa County Public Health have confirmed an additional case of measles in a Mesa County resident. The adult, whose vaccination status is unknown, may have had a common exposure with the Mesa County case reported last week. Mesa County Public Health is investigating the case. New exposure locations are listed on the CDPHE measles exposures website : https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/measles/colorado-exposure-location-information
In addition, CDPHE, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Denver International Airport (DEN) are notifying the public of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport. The out-of-state traveler with confirmed measles arrived at gate C51 and shortly thereafter boarded another flight at gate C50 on the C Concourse at DEN on Tuesday, Aug. 12
8/14/2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles in an Adams County resident and are notifying people who may have been exposed to measles. The case is an unvaccinated child that recently traveled internationally to Chihuahua, Mexico, which is an area experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. The child is unvaccinated and remains hospitalized. Health care providers should be aware of potential measles exposures at Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department, listed below.
8/1/2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment along with Chaffee and Gunnison counties are investigating exposures related to a case of measles in an out-of-state resident on Monday, July 25th between 4:30-7 pm at the Monarch Mountain at the Crest Gift Shop in Salida. Based on available information, anyone who was in the following location during the date and times listed may have been exposed to measles from the recently identified case and should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings.
7/31/2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment along with Chaffee and Gunnison counties are investigating exposures related to a case of measles in an out-of-state resident. An unvaccinated adult in Colorado tested positive for measles, following travel to an area of Mexico experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. While infectious, the case worked at the Southwest Deli and Cafe in Pueblo, Colorado, and visited an urgent care location in Pueblo.
People visiting the following locations on the following dates may have been exposed to measles:
Southwest Deli and Cafe: 1873 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81005
● Monday, March 17, 2025
● Tuesday, March 18, 2025
● Wednesday, March 19, 2025
● Thursday, March 20, 2025
● Friday, March 21, 2025
Southern Colorado Clinic, 109 South Burlington Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007
● Saturday, March 22, 2025, 3:30-6 p.m.
As of August 5, 2025, a total of 1,356 confirmed* measles cases were reported by 41 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, Wisconsin, 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.
8/18/2025 T he Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Mesa County Public Health have confirmed an additional case of measles in a Mesa County resident. The adult, whose vaccination status is unknown, may have had a common exposure with the Mesa County case reported last week. Mesa County Public Health is investigating the case. New exposure locations are listed on the CDPHE measles exposures website : https://cdphe.colorado.gov/diseases-a-to-z/measles/colorado-exposure-location-information
In addition, CDPHE, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Denver International Airport (DEN) are notifying the public of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport. The out-of-state traveler with confirmed measles arrived at gate C51 and shortly thereafter boarded another flight at gate C50 on the C Concourse at DEN on Tuesday, Aug. 12
8/14/2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department have confirmed a case of measles in an Adams County resident and are notifying people who may have been exposed to measles. The case is an unvaccinated child that recently traveled internationally to Chihuahua, Mexico, which is an area experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. The child is unvaccinated and remains hospitalized. Health care providers should be aware of potential measles exposures at Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department, listed below.
8/1/2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment along with Chaffee and Gunnison counties are investigating exposures related to a case of measles in an out-of-state resident on Monday, July 25th between 4:30-7 pm at the Monarch Mountain at the Crest Gift Shop in Salida. Based on available information, anyone who was in the following location during the date and times listed may have been exposed to measles from the recently identified case and should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings.
7/31/2025 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment along with Chaffee and Gunnison counties are investigating exposures related to a case of measles in an out-of-state resident. An unvaccinated adult in Colorado tested positive for measles, following travel to an area of Mexico experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. While infectious, the case worked at the Southwest Deli and Cafe in Pueblo, Colorado, and visited an urgent care location in Pueblo.
People visiting the following locations on the following dates may have been exposed to measles:
Southwest Deli and Cafe: 1873 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81005
● Monday, March 17, 2025
● Tuesday, March 18, 2025
● Wednesday, March 19, 2025
● Thursday, March 20, 2025
● Friday, March 21, 2025
Southern Colorado Clinic, 109 South Burlington Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007
● Saturday, March 22, 2025, 3:30-6 p.m.
As of August 5, 2025, a total of 1,356 confirmed* measles cases were reported by 41 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, Wisconsin, 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.