DENVER — Colorado health officials confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated adult from Mesa County, raising concerns about possible community transmission in Grand Junction.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), working with Mesa County Public Health, said the individual has no known ties to recent measles cases in the state and had not traveled outside Colorado. Officials believe this may signal local spread.
Health experts emphasized that measles is highly contagious but preventable with the MMR vaccine.
Possible Exposure Sites
CDPHE listed the following locations and times where others may have been exposed:
| Location | Date/Time | Watch for Symptoms Until |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark Baptist Church & School, 1600 Ute Ave. | Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. | Aug. 28 |
| Landmark Baptist Church & School, 1600 Ute Ave. | Aug. 8, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Aug. 29 |
| Chick-fil-A, 522 Bogart Lane (dine-in/drive-thru) | Aug. 8, 3 p.m.–midnight | Aug. 30 |
| Burger King, 1730 N Ave. (dine-in only) | Aug. 9, 1–4 p.m. | Aug. 30 |
| Community Hospital Emergency Dept., 2351 G Road | Aug. 11–12, 7 p.m.–12:45 a.m. | Sept. 2 |
| Community Hospital Emergency Dept., 2351 G Road | Aug. 14, 5:18–7:33 p.m. | Sept. 4 |
What to Do
Anyone who visited these locations should contact a doctor, urgent care, or an ER if symptoms appear.
Measles symptoms typically begin 7–21 days after exposure with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash.
Officials said they will update exposure sites as needed.
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