Another Pueblo location where people may have been exposed to the measles virus has been discovered, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
An unvaccinated adult who lives in Pueblo developed measles after visiting a part of Mexico that has an ongoing outbreak.
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 most transmissible infectious disease is now in Colorado. The first case of measles has been confirmed in Pueblo.
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