A baby in Colorado has The restrained meaccording to state health officials.
Children under the age of one who live in Denver County were not vaccinated because of their age, according to a statement from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Health and Environment, and Denver Department of Public Health and Environment.
The toddler recently traveled internationally to Chihuahua, Mexico. Active measles outbreakaccording to the same source.
Measles cases get state by state amid US outbreaks
This is the state’s second case of measles in 2025. Authorities said the new case has nothing to do with the first incident reported in Pueblo.
State health officials say that babies in Colorado (not shown) have contracted with measles. (istock)
“Infants under 12 months In a press release, Dr. Rachel Helihee, State Epidemiologist and Associate Medical Director for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said:
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“This case is a clear reminder that internationally travelling families should either delay unnecessary trips or talk to healthcare providers early. MMR vaccination For infants, especially when visiting areas where measles is known. ”
The first symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a facial rash that spreads to other parts of the body. (istock)
Anyone visiting the Denver Health and Emergency Department between 10:30am and 4:30pm on Sunday, April 6th should consider monitoring their symptoms and avoiding public gatherings and high-risk settings, Colorado health officials recommend.
This is especially important for those who have not received the MMR vaccine. Prevents infection If given within 72 hours of exposure, pursuant to the above sources.
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Symptoms usually begin on a health official basis 7-21 days after exposure.
The first symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by Face rash It spreads to other parts of the body.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children receive two MMR vaccines starting with the first dose between 12 and 15 months and the second dose between 4 and 6 years old. (Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children receive two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines. This starts with the first dose at 12-15 months of age and the second dose between 4 and 6 years of age.
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As of April 3, a total of 607 measles cases had been identified by 22 jurisdictions per CDC data.
These include Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
