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10 hours ago
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CDPHE finds measles exposure location in Grand Junction
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A gas station in Grand Junction has been the location of possible measles exposure, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced Sunday. CDPHE said anyone near the area between 6-10 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Love's Travel Stop/Carls Jr., 748 22 Road, might have been exposed to the disease. Symptoms may develop through June 17. The department said anyone exposed should monitor their symptoms for 21 days and try to avoid public gatherings or high-risk settings. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash which begins a few days later on the face before spreading. CDPHE said the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine 'provides strong protection.' The Junction location wasn't the only known place exposed to measles in the state. CDPHE said two locations were also found in Colorado Springs The department also said the total cases of measles has reached six after two El Paso County unvaccinated adults were confirmed to have the disease. They are unrelated but were at Denver International Airport around the same time on May 14. Both of them are recovering at home. No Mesa County residents have been confirmed with measles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11 hours ago
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First 2025 measles cases reported in El Paso County
(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the El Paso County Public Health (EPCPH) have confirmed two measles cases in El Paso County. Two unvaccinated adults have been confirmed to have measles. The adults are unrelated, but were at Denver International Airport around the same time on Wednesday, May 14. Another individual from Arapahoe County who was a passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight that arrived in Denver on May 13 has also been confirmed positive for measles. The two unvaccinated adults from El Paso and the vaccinated adult from Arapahoe County are all recovering at home. The CDPHE said that based on information, anyone who was in the following locations during the dates and times may have been exposed to measles: Location Date/Time When symptoms may develop Love's Travel Stop/Carl's Jr. 748 Road, Grand Junction Tuesday, May 276 – 10 p.m. Through June 17 Maverick Gas Station 2588 Airport Road, Colorado Springs Wednesday, May 289-11:30 a.m. Through June 18 King Soopers1750 W. Uintah Street, Colorado Springs Saturday, May 318:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Through June 21 Those who believe they have been exposed to measles should monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings. 'Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Measles is highly contagious and can sometimes lead to serious health problems, but it is a vaccine-preventable disease,' the CDPHE wrote. 'Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine provides strong protection.' Monitoring is important, especially for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, which, if given within 72 hours of infection, can prevent infection. Colorado's total number of cases is up to six. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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a day ago
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New locations announced for potential measles exposures, brings DIA exposure to 6
DENVER (KDVR) — Public health officials say there are additional locations now known to be potential measles exposure locations, and also that a recent international traveler at Denver International Airport led to three more measles cases. On Sunday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and El Paso County Public Health announced that two unvaccinated, adult El Paso County residents had confirmed measles cases. Both adults, who are unrelated, were at DIA around the same time on Wednesday, May 14, and both are recovering at home. Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it The health officials reported on Thursday that another Colorado passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201 that arrived in Denver on May 13 has been confirmed to be positive for measles. The vaccinated adult, who is from Arapahoe County, is recovering at home. CDPHE said that this brings the total number of measles cases associated with an out-of-state traveler who flew while infectious to six. There were four people on the flight who were infected, including three Colorado residents, and two El Paso County residents who were at the airport. Here's where health officials say that individuals may have been exposed to measles. Anyone who was there should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, and avoid public gatherings or high-risk settings. Location Date/time When symptoms may develop Love's Travel Stop/Carls Jr.748 22 RoadGrand Junction, CO 81505 Tuesday, May 276 – 10 p.m. Through June 17 Maverick Gas Station2588 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Wednesday, May 289 – 11:30 a.m. Through June 18 King Soopers 1750 W. Uintah St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Saturday, May 318:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Through June 21 The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, when given within 72 hours of exposure, can prevent infection. It's also the best way to protect yourself, according to health officials. Anyone who was at the locations is asked to immediately contact their health care provider by phone, or call an urgent care or emergency department, where you should explain you've likely been exposed. Calling ahead prevents additional exposures. Measles is a highly contagious disease. Colorado health officials said that measles can spread through the air via coughs and sneezes, and can remain in the air up to two hours after the person has left. The officials said that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines provide strong protection and is the best protection. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
a day ago
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Two more Colorado measles infections connected to out-of-state traveler
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said two more cases of measles have been confirmed in connection with an out-of-state traveler who went through Denver International Airport in May. Officials said the latest cases are two unvaccinated adults who reside in El Paso County. Officials said the adults are not related to each other, but were both at the airport around the same time on May 14. There have now been six confirmed cases of measles associated with the out-of-state traveler, who arrived in Denver on May 13 on Turkish Airlines flight 201. Those include that traveler, three Colorado residents on that flight, and now two El Paso County residents who were at the airport during the exposure period. Authorities said the two from El Paso County were at these locations while infectious, and anyone who was there during the following dates and times may have been exposed: Location Address Date/Time When symptoms may develop Love's Travel Stop/Carl's Jr. 748 22 Road Grand Junction, CO Tuesday, May 27 6 – 10 p.m. Through June 17 Maverick Gas Station 2588 Airport Rd. Colorado Springs, CO Wednesday, May 28 9 – 11:30 a.m. Through June 18 King Soopers 1750 W. Uintah St. Colorado Springs, CO Saturday, May 31 8:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Through June 21 CDPHE advised anyone who was at these locations to monitor for symptoms, which usually develop between seven to 21 days after exposure. Anyone showing symptoms is encouraged to immediately contact their health care provider or call an urgent care center or emergency department. They said to be sure to call ahead so that the medical professionals can prevent additional exposures. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash on your face that then spreads. To date, there have been nine confirmed measles cases in the state. According to CDPHE, measles is rare in Colorado. There were zero cases in the state in 2024.
CBS News
4 days ago
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Colorado health officials confirm seventh measles case, on flight with others infected
Colorado health officials have confirmed a seventh case of measles in the state after a vaccinated adult who recently traveled internationally tested positive. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the infected adult is a resident of Arapahoe County. They were recently a passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201 into Denver International Airport on May 13. Two additional cases of measles were confirmed in other passengers on this flight: one out-of-state traveler who was infectious on the flight and an Arapahoe County child under age five. A new Turkish Airlines Airbus A350-900 aircraft Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Public health agencies are reaching out to passengers and crew on the flight who were seated or working near the person with measles and all lap children on the plane. CDPHE encouraged anyone who was on that flight and has measles symptoms to immediately contact their local public health agency. A person infected with measles CBS Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash on your face that then spreads. Health officials said that anyone who was in the following locations during the dates and times listed may have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure. Casa Vallarta 4002 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO 80014 May 22: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Colorado Athletic Club Denver Tech Center 5555 DTC Pkwy., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 May 23: 4 -8 p.m. Country Fair Garden Center 7150 Leetsdale Dr. #414, Denver, CO 80224 May 24: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Golden Saigon Restaurant 2648 S. Parker Rd., Unit 2, Aurora, CO 80014 May 24: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Comfort Suites Golden West 29300 U.S. Hwy 40, Evergreen, CO 80439 May 25 through May 26: 1 - 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m. Evergreen Wine and Liquor 29017 Hotel Way #105C, Evergreen, CO 80439 May 25: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Those exposed to measles typically develop symptoms between 7 to 21 days after exposure. CDPHE asked anyone exposed at these locations and showing symptoms to call their provider, an urgent care center or emergency department and explain they've been exposed. Officials said, in rare cases, someone who is vaccinated can still contract the disease, about three out of every 100 cases. They said those who have been vaccinated usually have milder symptoms and are less likely to spread it to others. CDPHE and the Arapahoe County Public Health Department are offering free MMR vaccination clinics for those exposed. The first clinic will be available at Altura Plaza, located at 15400 E. 14th Place in Aurora. Operating times are Thursday, May 29 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday, May 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A second clinic will be located at Aurora Community Connection at 9801 E. Colfax Ave. on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
