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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayDENVER (KDVR) — Boulder County has a confirmed case of the measles after a resident returned from a trip to Europe, according to a press release on the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment website on Friday.
The person was a fully vaccinated adult and traveled to several areas in the Denver metro and Boulder County.
Possible exposure locations include:
Location | Date/time | When symptoms may develop |
Market Building 1400 16th St. Denver | June 3-6: 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. | Through June 27 |
RTD Flatiron Flyer Denver and Boulder | June 3: 6:45 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. and 4:05 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Through June 24 |
Little Finch Coffee Shop 1490 16th St. Denver | June 4: Noon to 2:15 p.m. | Through June 25 |
Whole Foods 1701 Wewatta St. Denver | June 4: Noon to 2:30 p.m. | Through June 25 |
RTD Flatiron Flyer Denver and Boulder | June 5: 6:45 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. and 4:05 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Through June 26 |
Little Finch Coffee Shop 1490 16th St. Denver | June 5: Noon to 2:15 p.m. | Through June 26 |
RTD Flatiron Flyer Denver and Boulder | June 6: 6:45 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. and 4:05 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Through June 27 |
Rosetta Hall 1109 Walnut St. Boulder | June 6: 7:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. | Through June 27 |
DDPHE said that based on available information, anyone who was in these locations during the dates and times mentioned may have been exposed to measles and should monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings.
The department also said that it is especially critical to monitor symptoms for those who have not received the MMR vaccine.
Measles symptoms will typically develop in seven to 21 days after exposure.
Symptoms may manifest in ways, including:
- Fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red eyes
- Characteristic rash that starts on the face
The Department of Health said that the best way to prevent symptoms and the spread of measles is by getting the MMR vaccination.
For those who do not know if they are vaccinated, visit the Colorado Public Portal website to check the immunization database.