1st Colorado measles case of year confirmed
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An unvaccinated adult in Pueblo, Colorado, contracted measles after traveling to Mexico. This marks Colorado's first measles case of 2024, adding to approximately 500 cases nationwide.
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"Measles is actually the most transmissible infectious disease that we know of," she said.
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An unvaccinated adult who lives in Pueblo developed measles after visiting a part of Mexico that has an ongoing outbreak.
Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, states, “Measles is actually the most transmissible infectious disease that we know of.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment led the meeting, emphasizing the importance of early treatment and vaccination to prevent further spread.
Colorado reports its first measles case since 2023, highlighting a serious public health issue. An unvaccinated adult contracted the virus after travel to Mexico. Health officials urge residents to check exposure sites and stay vigilant for symptoms.
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 422, according to new data published Tuesday.
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Axios Vitals on MSNColorado sues HHS, RFK Jr. over funding cuts as measles case hitsState officials are clashing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — just as the state confronts its first measles case of the year.
Colorado public health officials are warning that measles — a disease declared as eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 — could make its way to the state as the virus spreads through the nation