State health officials: No new measles cases in 42 days
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The child, who remains hospitalized, had recently traveled with family to Chihuahua, Mexico, where there is an ongoing measles outbreak.
Measles symptoms include a fever, runny nose, red eyes, cough and a rash that typically starts on the face. Most people become contagious about four days before the rash appears, so they could inadvertently infect others while thinking they have a less serious disease.
Officials from the CDPHE warned about a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport in Concourse C.
Also, Colorado reported a second infection from Mesa County, and in Montana, the first case in decades was reported from the Helena area.
An Adams County child is in the hospital with measles, and Colorado public health officials warn of possible exposure at Children’s Hospital.
The measles outbreak in Texas may be over, but as vaccination rates continue to drop, officials caution 'I don’t think this is the end at all.' Denver airport has already announced an exposure.
People across Grand Junction, a gas station in Fruita and travelers who flew to and from Denver International Airport last week could have been exposed to measles, state health officials said Monday.
D ENVER (KDVR) — Officials are warning of two new measles incidents and possible exposures across Colorado as a new measles case has been confirmed in a Mesa County resident, and another case was confirmed in a traveler at Denver International Airport.