A child in Broomfield, Colorado, has tested positive for measles, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) announced Friday. The child, who is between the ages of 5 and 17, had not received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
The case marks the second confirmed instance of measles in Colorado this year. The first case, identified earlier in February, involved an unvaccinated child from Arapahoe County who had been out of state during the infectious period, posing no risk of public exposure within Colorado. Nationally, measles cases are increasing, with 910 confirmed cases reported in 24 states as of February 12, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2025, the U.S. Saw 2,280 confirmed cases and 48 outbreaks.
Health officials are currently investigating potential exposure locations in the Denver metro area. The infected child visited several public places while contagious, including Broomfield High School on February 19, 20, and 23; King Soopers in Broomfield on February 19 and 21; Petsmart Walnut Creek in Westminster on February 22; Efrains Mexican Restaurant in Lafayette on February 22; Advanced Urgent Care in Broomfield on February 24; UCHealth Broomfield Hospital Emergency Department on February 24; and CU Medicine Family Medicine Clinic in Louisville on February 25. Individuals who visited these locations during the specified dates and times are advised to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days.
Symptoms of measles begin with a fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that typically starts on the face and then spreads. CDPHE advises anyone who develops these symptoms to contact their healthcare provider, urgent care, or emergency department before visiting, and to inform them of potential measles exposure.
CDPHE is taking action to address the increasing incidence of syphilis and congenital syphilis, requiring healthcare facilities to provide additional services to prevent the spread of the disease, particularly among pregnant individuals, starting April 25.
