The new cases include three unvaccinated Adams County residents and one unvaccinated Weld County resident.<\/p>\n
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. \u2014 State health officials confirmed four additional measles cases – bringing the total to seven – that are now linked to outbreak<\/a> involving Broomfield High School or Broomfield Heights Middle School.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said Friday that three of the new cases were confirmed in Adams County residents who were not vaccinated. The fourth case involves a Weld County resident who was also unvaccinated.<\/p>\n They’re all connected to the three prior cases associated with the schools, CDPHE said. Students and staff who may need to take additional health precautions will be contacted directly by local public health officials and school administrators. Other exposures for these individuals are under investigation.<\/p>\n Measles is a highly contagious, but preventable disease. Getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0Measles symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. If you have not had the MMR vaccine, you can still get it within 72 hours of exposure to help prevent illness. In some exposure cases, immunoglobulin given within six days may also help prevent or lessen illness.<\/p>\n
Based on available information, anyone who was in the locations at the listed dates and times below may have been exposed, health officials said. Additional exposure locations are being added to the state’s website<\/a>. Check there for the most up to date information.<\/p>\n
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