(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Two more cases of measles have been confirmed in Colorado, with one of them confirmed in a child under 5 from El Paso County.
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), one of the confirmed cases was a child under 5 who recently traveled with family to Ontario, Canada, where a measles outbreak is ongoing. The child was vaccinated with one dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Two more locations in Colorado Springs are now potential exposure sites, and anyone who was present during the following dates and times should monitor for symptoms for 21 days:
| Location | Date/Time | When symptoms may develop |
|---|---|---|
| Powers Pointe Urgent Care 5607 Barnes Road Colorado Springs, CO 80917 |
Tuesday, June 3 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Through June 24 |
| St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department 6001 E. Woodmen Road Colorado Springs, CO 80923 |
Saturday, June 7 9:30 – 10:50 a.m. |
Through June 28 |
A second case was also confirmed in an unvaccinated Arapahoe County adult. The case was at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, May 13, during the exposure period of an out-of-state traveler who flew while infectious.
What to do if you may have been exposed and aren’t feeling well:
People exposed to measles typically develop symptoms 7 to 21 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads.
If you were at any of the listed locations during the exposure window and develop symptoms, immediately contact your health care provider by phone. If you do not have a provider, call an urgent care center or emergency department and explain that you may have been exposed to measles. Calling ahead helps prevent additional exposures.
