Two Additional Measles Cases Identified in Weld County With El Paso County Exposure Site
Summary
CDPHE and Weld County Public Health identified two additional measles cases in two unvaccinated adult Weld County residents. Both individuals are household contacts of a previously-confirmed case not linked to the Broomfield schools outbreak. A Chick-fil-A location at Citadel Crossing Shopping Center in Colorado Springs was identified as a potential exposure site on Wednesday, March 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Officials advise monitoring for symptoms for 21 days after exposure and recommend MMR vaccination within 72 hours of exposure or immunoglobulin within six days.
“Based on available information, anyone who visited the currently identified location at the listed date and time may have been exposed to measles.”
Healthcare providers in Colorado and bordering states should maintain heightened suspicion for measles in patients presenting with fever and rash, particularly those with recent travel to Weld or El Paso Counties or known exposure to the identified Chick-fil-A location. The 21-day symptom-monitoring window extends to April 15 for this exposure site. Clinicians should inquire about MMR vaccination status and consider post-exposure prophylaxis (vaccination within 72 hours or immunoglobulin within 6 days of exposure) for susceptible patients.
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CDPHE issued a public health notification reporting two additional laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Weld County, Colorado, bringing the total number of cases in this unrelated cluster. The two affected individuals are unvaccinated adults and household contacts of a previously-identified case. Public health officials published a specific exposure location: Chick-fil-A at Citadel Crossing Shopping Center, 505 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80909, with an exposure window of March 25, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exposure window closed on April 15, 2026.\n\nHealthcare providers should be alert for measles symptoms in patients with exposure history at the listed location or close contact with confirmed cases. Symptoms to monitor include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash. MMR vaccination within 72 hours of exposure or immunoglobulin within six days may prevent or lessen illness. Consumers who visited the Chick-fil-A location during the stated time window should monitor symptoms through April 15 and contact their local public health agency or CDPHE at 720-653-3369 if symptoms develop.
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Colorado public health officials identify additional measles cases in Weld County residents
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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Additional public exposures possible in El Paso County
Denver (April 8, 2026) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Weld County Public Health have identified two additional measles cases in two unvaccinated adult Weld County residents. Both individuals are household contacts of a previously-confirmed case that is not linked to the Broomfield schools outbreak. Officials are notifying the public about a new potential exposure location in El Paso County related to these cases.
Measles is a highly contagious but preventable disease. Getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Symptoms and prevention
Measles symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. If you have not had the MMR vaccine, you can get it within 72 hours of exposure to help prevent illness. In some exposure cases, immunoglobulin given within six days may also help prevent or lessen illness.
Known exposure location
Based on available information, anyone who visited the currently identified location at the listed date and time may have been exposed to measles. We will add any newly identified locations to the CDPHE exposures webpage as they are confirmed.
| Location | Date/time | When symptoms may develop |
|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A |
Citadel Crossing Shopping Center
505 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | Wednesday, March 25
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Through April 15 |
What to do if you were exposed
- Watch for symptom s: Measles symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads. If you were at the location at the listed date and time, you may have been exposed. Watch for symptoms for 21 days after exposure. Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under one year of age who are not routinely recommended for the vaccine. If you develop symptoms, call your local public health agency or CDPHE (720-653-3369) right away.
- Call before you go: If you need medical care, do not delay. Call your health care provider, urgent care, or emergency department before going in, and tell them you may have been exposed to measles. This helps prevent further spread.
More information
Visit the CDPHE measles webpage, which includes information about symptoms, transmission, and vaccine recommendations, 2026 Colorado measles case information, and a current list of exposure locations.
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