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Measles case confirmed in Weld County infant; exposure sites named in Greeley and Evans

·Greeley·Evans·Weld County

Visitors during the final listed exposure period could develop symptoms through Nov. 18. The state says anyone with symptoms who needs care should call ahead and mention possible exposure.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Weld County Health Department confirmed a measles case in an infant who lives in Weld County on Nov. 4, and people who visited two Greeley hospitals or an Evans clinic in late October may have been exposed.

People who visited these locations at the listed times may have been exposed to measles, according to the state health department, and symptoms may develop through the dates shown:

  • Monfort Family Clinic, 2930 11th Ave., Evans: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7:40 to 10:15 a.m.; symptoms may develop through Wednesday, Nov. 11
  • UCHealth Greeley Hospital, 6767 W. 29th St., Greeley: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:55 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.; symptoms may develop through Wednesday, Nov. 11
  • UCHealth Greeley Hospital: Friday, Oct. 23, 3 to 5:26 p.m.; symptoms may develop through Friday, Nov. 13

Two more exposure sites are at Banner North Colorado Medical Center, 1801 16th St., Greeley:

  • Emergency Department: Sunday, Oct. 25, 8:30 to 11:50 a.m. or 4:25 to 9:32 p.m.; symptoms may develop through Sunday, Nov. 15
  • Inpatient Pediatric Unit: from 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, through 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28; symptoms may develop through Wednesday, Nov. 18

People who may have been exposed should watch for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, the state health department said. Monitoring is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under 1 year old who have not reached the routine vaccination age, the department said.

Anyone who develops symptoms should call their provider for medical guidance, the state health department said. It also asks them to report their symptoms to their local public health agency or to the department at 720-653-3369.

People who think they have measles symptoms and need medical care should call their healthcare provider, urgent care or emergency department before going in. They should say they may have been exposed to measles. Calling ahead can help protect other patients and staff from potential exposure and can prevent further spread to others, the state health department said.

The case involves an infant who had not yet reached the age for routine measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination. The child recently traveled internationally to an area with ongoing measles outbreaks.

Measles symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. A rash follows several days later, usually starting on the face and spreading down the body.

The state health department recommends an early dose of MMR vaccine for infants 6 months and older who plan to travel internationally.

The state health department said it will add newly identified exposure locations to its exposures webpage as they are confirmed. Its measles webpage includes information about symptoms, transmission and vaccine recommendations, 2026 Colorado measles case information, and a current list of exposure locations.