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 Colorado earlier this month, with multiple exposure sites in the Denver metro area.
• Exposure locations include several venues in Boulder, Westminster, and Lafayette, with specific dates ranging from September 8 to September 11, and symptom monitoring advised through late September to early October.
• Measles symptoms typically start with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that begins on the face and spreads; individuals exposed should monitor symptoms for 21 days.
• People who may have been exposed, especially unvaccinated individuals and infants under one year, are urged to watch for symptoms and contact healthcare providers before visiting medical facilities to prevent further spread.
• The CDPHE will update its measles webpage with additional exposure sites and information as needed, and individuals are encouraged to report symptoms to local health authorities or the CDPHE.