The new cases include three unvaccinated Adams County residents and one unvaccinated Weld County resident.
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — State health officials confirmed four additional measles cases – bringing the total to seven – that are now linked to outbreak involving Broomfield High School or Broomfield Heights Middle School.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said Friday that three of the new cases were confirmed in Adams County residents who were not vaccinated. The fourth case involves a Weld County resident who was also unvaccinated.
They’re all connected to the three prior cases associated with the schools, CDPHE said. Students and staff who may need to take additional health precautions will be contacted directly by local public health officials and school administrators. Other exposures for these individuals are under investigation.
Measles is a highly contagious, but preventable disease. Getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Measles symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. If you have not had the MMR vaccine, you can still get it within 72 hours of exposure to help prevent illness. In some exposure cases, immunoglobulin given within six days may also help prevent or lessen illness.
Known exposure locations:
Based on available information, anyone who was in the locations at the listed dates and times below may have been exposed, health officials said. Additional exposure locations are being added to the state’s website. Check there for the most up to date information.
If you were at any of the locations watch for symptoms for 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, call CDPHE at 720-653-3369 or your local public health agency right away. If you need medical care, do not delay.
Call your health care provider, urgent care, or emergency department before going in, and tell them you may have been exposed to measles. This helps prevent further spread. Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under one year of age who are not routinely recommended for the vaccine.
Denver International Airport
Monday Feb. 16, 6 – 9 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente Hidden Lake Medical Offices
7701 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster,
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1 – 4 p.m.
Children’s Hospital of Colorado – North Campus
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3:15 – 10 p.m.
100 Nickel St., Broomfield
Thursday, Feb. 19, 12:25 – 3:50 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20 1:05 – 4 p.m.
10443 Town Center Dr., Ste. D101, Westminster
Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22, 5 – 10 p.m.
CommonSpirit Emergency & Urgent Care Indian Peaks
4943 State Highway 52, Suite 100, Frederick
Friday, Feb. 20, 1:45 – 5 p.m.
5130 W. 92nd Ave., Westminster
Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 – 4:10 p.m.
8500 E. Alameda Ave., Denver
Sunday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Broomfield Heights Middle School
1555 Daphne St., Broomfield
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Kaiser Permanente Westminster Clinic
11245 Huron St., Westminster
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Additional new exposure locations will be added to the CDPHE exposures webpage as they are identified.
