Three Children Tested Positive For Measles in Colorado

The Tri-County Health Department in Colorado has confirmed the cases of at least three children that are hospitalized after tested positive for measles, a highly contagious virus. The children are currently being treated at Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado).

The news release said:

People visiting the following locations on the following dates may have been exposed to measles (times are approximate):

Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019:
Denver International Airport (DEN) – Concourse A, train to baggage claim, west baggage claim, and west level 4 passenger pick up areas. — 1:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019: 
Children’s Hospital Colorado – Anschutz Campus Emergency Department
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045  — 1 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

All individuals traveling on the plane with these children or who visited Children’s Colorado during this time frame and are believed to be at risk are being contacted directly by public health.

However; anyone who visited these locations at these times should monitor themselves or their children for symptoms of measles.

If a pregnant woman, infant or person with a weakened immune system visited the above locations during those dates and times, they should contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible.

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable respiratory illness that can be spread by coughing and sneezing and is spread through the air. The disease can be dangerous for infants who are under one year of age and too young to be vaccinated, people with severely weakened immune systems, and those who have not been immunized.

More information about measles can be found at the CDC website.