1st Colorado measles case of year confirmed
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An unvaccinated adult in Pueblo, Colorado, contracted measles after traveling to Mexico. This marks Colorado's first measles case of 2024, adding to approximately 500 cases nationwide.
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"Measles is actually the most transmissible infectious disease that we know of," she said.
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A measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated adult who recently traveled internationally, according to Colorado health officials, the first measles case in the state in years as an outbreak of...
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Separately, New Mexico reported four additional measles cases from its report on March 28, taking the total number to 48 in the state, its health department said.
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Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
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An unvaccinated adult who lives in Pueblo developed measles after visiting a part of Mexico that has an ongoing outbreak.
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KREX Grand Junction on MSNFirst measles case found in ColoradoDr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, states, “Measles is actually the most transmissible infectious disease that we know of.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation database lists nearly 2,000 cold cases that remained unsolved in the Centennial State. That means thousands of families, friends, and loved ones are still without closure after already experiencing significant loss in their lives.
Colorado reports its first measles case since 2023, highlighting a serious public health issue. An unvaccinated adult contracted the virus after travel to Mexico. Health officials urge residents to check exposure sites and stay vigilant for symptoms.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment led the meeting, emphasizing the importance of early treatment and vaccination to prevent further spread.
Doctors are urging everyone, but especially young children, the immunocompromised, pregnant women, and those with severe allergies, to get the vaccine.
The most transmissible infectious disease is now in Colorado. The first case of measles has been confirmed in Pueblo.