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Measles exposure tracked to Steamboat Springs hotel
Steamboat Pilot • • health
Key Points:
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a measles exposure alert for Steamboat Springs and Denver, linked to an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor.
- Exposure locations include the La Quinta Inn in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Denver’s Union Station on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Symptoms of measles may appear up to 21 days after exposure, with individuals advised to monitor for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash until Oct. 6 or 7 depending on exposure date.
- Unvaccinated individuals can receive the MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure or immunoglobulin within six days to help prevent or reduce illness severity.
- The CDPHE will provide updates on exposure locations, and anyone developing symptoms should contact local health authorities or CDPHE at 720-653-3369.
