Colorado releases possible exposure sites after measles case from traveler

Key Points:

• The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed a measles case in an international visitor who traveled across multiple locations in the Denver metro area earlier this month.
• Exposure sites include Avanti Food and Beverage, Gelato Boy West End, Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, the Westin Hotel in Westminster during the Denver Gem and Mineral Show, and Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department in Lafayette.
• Measles symptoms typically begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash appearing several days later; symptoms may develop up to 21 days after exposure.
• Individuals who visited the listed locations during the specified times should monitor for symptoms, especially those unvaccinated or infants under one year old, and seek medical advice promptly while notifying healthcare providers about potential exposure.
• The CDPHE will update its website with new exposure sites if discovered, and advises calling ahead before visiting healthcare facilities to prevent further spread.