Outbreak declared after 3rd measles case tied to Broomfield school confirmed
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Key Points:
- Two confirmed measles cases linked to Broomfield High School have prompted health officials to investigate further exposures and notify potentially affected students and staff.
- Boulder Valley School District informed families about possible exposures on multiple dates in late February and has increased cleaning and ventilation measures at the school to prevent further spread.
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) advises individuals who were at specified locations during exposure periods to monitor for symptoms for 21 days and to contact health authorities immediately if symptoms develop.
- CDPHE emphasizes that unvaccinated individuals, especially infants under one year old, should be particularly vigilant and seek medical advice before visiting healthcare facilities.
- Measles is highly contagious but preventable through vaccination, which CDPHE
