A child with measles visited Children’s Hospital Colorado and three stores around Aurora over the last week, potentially exposing other unvaccinated kids to the highly contagious disease.
Unvaccinated people who receive the shot up to 72 hours after exposure may be able to prevent measles infection.
Adams and Arapahoe counties are offering special clinics for exposed people on Thursday: 1401 W. 122nd Ave. #200, Westminster, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Altura Plaza, 15400 E. 14th Place, Aurora, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About 94% of Colorado school children are up-to-date on their measles shots, but parts of the state have much lower rates.
Colorado has confirmed six measles cases this year, the most since at least 1996.
Over the past week, a child who had measles visited Children’s Hospital Colorado and three establishments in the Aurora area, possibly exposing other children who were not vaccinated to the extremely contagious illness.
During the exposure windows, people who visited any of the following places should watch for measles symptoms.
6 to 10 p.m. Children’s Hospital Colorado emergency room. m. 1:10–7:15 a.m. on May 22. m. Monday at 9:25 p.m. A. until 4:15 a.m. on Monday. M. Tuesday.
18461 E. Walgreens. Hampden Avenue. Ten a.m. A. up until 12:10 p.m. A. Friday, 10 a.m. M. up until 12:10 p.m. M. On Sunday.
Address: 880 S. Abilene St.; Sam’s Club. 3:30 p.m. to noon. A. Sunday.
3440 S. Tower Road, Natural Grocers: 6–8:10 p.m. m. Sunday.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has advised anyone who visited those areas while the virus was in the air to keep an eye out for symptoms until June 17.
Fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes are some of the early symptoms. About four days after the infected person becomes contagious, a rash usually appears on the face.
Because of low vaccination rates, parts of Colorado are at as high risk of contracting measles as West Texas.
In order to take preventative measures against the spread of the virus, anyone who experiences symptoms after visiting an exposure site should contact their healthcare provider prior to visiting.
The effectiveness of the measles vaccine in preventing illness is approximately 97% after two doses. Receiving the vaccination up to 72 hours after exposure may help unvaccinated people avoid contracting measles.
There will be special clinics for exposed individuals on Thursday in Adams and Arapahoe counties.
1401 W. Avenue 122nd. Westminster, 200, starting at 8 a.m. m. till 5 p.m. A.
15400 E has Altura Plaza. Aurora came in 14th place from 10 a.m. A. till 6 p.m. A.
The child, who is under five years old and has not received any vaccinations, is being treated at Children’s Hospital. According to officials, the hospital has taken precautions to keep other patients safe.
Residents of Arapahoe County say the child recently visited “multiple international locations with increased measles cases,” along with family.
No further details regarding the child’s condition were released by the state health department. The majority of kids with measles recover without any problems, but some get pneumonia, brain inflammation, or dehydration. One to three deaths per 1,000 infected individuals is the estimated death rate.
Although measles vaccination rates are significantly lower in some areas of the state, 94% of Colorado schoolchildren are current on their doses.
This year, Colorado has recorded six confirmed cases of measles, the highest number since at least 1996. In addition, an adult in Pueblo County, an adult in Archuleta County, a Denver baby and an unidentified household member, and an adult in Denver are infected.
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