Measles case confirmed in Colorado adult with recent international travel

Denver (May 29, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Arapahoe County Public Health Department have confirmed a second Arapahoe County resident has tested positive for measles. The vaccinated adult was a passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201, which arrived at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, May 13. To date, two additional confirmed measles cases were also passengers on this flight — an out-of-state traveler who was infectious on the flight and an Arapahoe County child under 5 announced yesterday whose likely exposure was also on the Turkish Airlines flight. 

Local public health agencies are contacting passengers and crew on the flight who were seated or working close to the person with measles and all lap children on the plane. If you were a passenger on this flight and have symptoms of measles, please contact your local public health agency immediately.

Measles is highly contagious and can sometimes lead to serious health problems, but it is a preventable disease. 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. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community. 

In rare cases, people who are vaccinated can still get measles—about three out of every 100—but their symptoms are usually milder, and they are less likely to spread it to others. Measles only spreads from people who show symptoms; it does not spread from people who aren’t feeling sick.

Known exposure locations:

Based on available information, anyone who was in the following locations during the dates and times listed may have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings. MMR vaccine, given within 72 hours after exposure, can prevent infection. Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine. People who are susceptible to measles and were exposed at these locations may develop symptoms through Tuesday, June 17. Locations will be updated, as necessary.

 

Location	Date/time
Casa Vallarta 4002 S. Parker Rd. Aurora, CO 80014	Thursday, May 22 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Colorado Athletic Club Denver Tech Center 5555 DTC Pkwy. Greenwood Village, CO 80111	Friday, May 23 4 – 8 p.m.
Country Fair Garden Center 7150 Leetsdale Dr. #414 Denver, CO 80224	Saturday, May 24 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Golden Saigon Restaurant 2648 S. Parker Rd., Unit 2 Aurora, CO 80014	Saturday, May 24 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Comfort Suites Golden West 29300 U.S. Hwy 40 Evergreen, CO 80439	Sunday, May 25 – Monday, May 26 1 – 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Evergreen Wine and Liquor 29017 Hotel Way #105C Evergreen, CO 80439	Sunday, May 25 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

 

What to do if you may have been exposed and aren’t feeling well:

People exposed to measles typically develop symptoms 7 to 21 days after exposure. If you were at 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.

MMR vaccination clinics:

To help protect the community, CDPHE and the Arapahoe County Public Health Department are offering free MMR vaccination clinics for exposed individuals. No appointment is necessary.

Arapahoe County Public Health Clinics

• Location: Altura Plaza, 15400 E. 14th Place, Aurora, 80011
• Dates and times: 
  • Thursday, May 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
  • Friday, May 30, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

CDPHE clinic

• Location: Aurora Community Connection, 9801 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 80010 (in the courtyard/plaza behind the building) 
• Date and time:
  • Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Please visit the CDPHE measles webpage, which includes up-to-date Colorado measles cases as they are confirmed, as well as a current list of exposure locations.

 

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