An unvaccinated adult who was a close contact of a known measles case in Weld County has now tested positive, and health officials say the ripple effect may reach into Larimer County. Two Larimer-area health centers have been flagged as potential public exposure sites, and anyone who was at the clinics on April 13 could develop symptoms through May 4. Public health investigators are urging people who are not vaccinated to watch for fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, and to double-check their immunization records.
Where Exposures May Have Happened
State investigators have identified two Larimer County health facilities as possible exposure locations on April 13: the emergency department at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center and UCHealth Primary Care Johnstown. According to The Denver Post, the exposure window at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center was 3:35–6:10 p.m., and at UCHealth Primary Care Johnstown it was 3:15–5:20 p.m., both on April 13.
What Public Health Officials Are Advising…