Third Measles Case Triggers Broomfield School Outbreak
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Colorado health officials have declared a measles outbreak after a third linked case involving Broomfield High School; a Broomfield Heights Middle School student is a known contact, with exposures at the middle school and a local community center. Exposed individuals should monitor for symptoms for 21 days, contact public health or a clinician if exposed, and consider vaccination to prevent spread.
- Outbreak declared after 3rd measles case tied to Broomfield school confirmed 9News
- Unvaccinated students, staff at Broomfield High School sent home for 21 days to prevent measles outbreak Colorado Public Radio
- CDC: Unvaccinated international traveler spread measles to 17 other travelers to, within US CIDRAP
- Measles cases in Broomfield now an outbreak, unvaccinated students at two schools sent home for 21 days The Colorado Sun
- 2 measles cases confirmed at Broomfield school; Health officials track public exposures kdvr.com
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