A measles outbreak was confirmed at Denver Health after an infant under one year old contracted the virus in Mexico. The baby received care at the emergency department on Sunday and is now doing well at home. People who visited the same location between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday may have been exposed to measles. To minimize risk, those who are not vaccinated should avoid public gatherings for three weeks after exposure. The health department advises families traveling internationally to delay unnecessary travel or get vaccinated before visiting areas with known outbreaks.
Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, but the distinctive rash appears about four days after infection. Two doses of the measles vaccine are 97% effective in preventing the disease, while survivors generally have lifelong protection. However, getting measles can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, neurological damage, and death. The US has already reported more than twice as many cases this year compared to all of 2024, with most cases in Texas.
Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2025/04/08/denver-health-measles-emergency-room