HUERFANO COUNTY, Colo. (KXRM) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Las Animas-Huerfano Counties District Health Department are notifying the public of potential locations where they may have been exposed to measles.
According to health officials, there are two locations where people may have been exposed to measles by an out-of-state visitor who traveled to Huerfano County earlier this month.
The following locations were listed for potential exposures:
| Location | Date/time | When symptoms may develop |
| Ranch House Inn 1012 Cherry Street La Veta, CO 81055 | Oct. 12 – Oct. 15 | Wednesday, Nov. 5 |
| La Veta Country Store (Valero) 200 North Main Street La Veta, CO 81055 | Oct. 13, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Monday, Nov. 3 |
“Based on available information, anyone who was in the following locations during the dates and times listed may have been exposed to measles. People who have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings. Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine,” CDPHE wrote.
CDPHE: What to do if you may have been exposed and aren’t feeling well
- If you were at any of these locations during the exposure window and develop symptoms, immediately contact your health care provider by phone.
- If you do not have a provider, call an urgent care center or emergency department and explain that you may have been exposed to measles. Calling ahead helps prevent additional exposures.
“Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine provides strong protection,” CDPHE wrote.
According to health officials, there may be additional exposure locations that have not been confirmed, and locations will be updated as necessary.
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