Public Health Alert: Measles Outbreak Concerns for Colorado Travelers

Measles cases rising in neighboring states:

• Texas: 159 cases, 20 hospitalizations, 1 death (unvaccinated child).
• New Mexico: 9 cases.
• Other states affected: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island.

Local Response:

• Chaffee County Public Health has updated local healthcare providers with testing protocols.
• MMR vaccine available at Chaffee County Public Health and HRRMC Pharmacy.

Director Andrea Carlstrom’s statement:

• “Measles outbreaks remind us that serious illness and death can be prevented with vaccines.”

Questions about risk and vaccine recommendations? Call Chaffee County Public Health at (719) 539-4510.