Colorado state health officials are urging people who visited an Arvada sports bar this week to monitor for symptoms after two additional measles cases were confirmed in Broomfield residents. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said it is also investigating another possible case.
All three individuals are described as household contacts of a previously confirmed measles case. Under public health protocols, unvaccinated household members of confirmed cases are required to quarantine to reduce the risk of further spread. State officials said two of the new cases were already in quarantine due to their vaccination status.
The department said the third person was vaccinated and therefore was not in quarantine. Officials noted that while the MMR vaccine is highly effective, breakthrough infections can occur after prolonged exposure in a household. They added that breakthrough cases are typically milder and less likely to spread the virus.
Exposure Location and Time Window
State health officials said people may have been exposed if they were at the following location during the listed time period:
Bout Time Pub & Grub
5225 W. 80th Ave.
Arvada, CO
Tuesday, March 10 to Wednesday, March 11, between 8 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
Officials said anyone infected from that location could develop symptoms through April 1.
What to Do if You Feel Sick
Measles can begin with symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash. Health officials advise anyone who develops symptoms after a possible exposure to seek guidance promptly and to avoid unnecessary contact with others.
If symptoms develop, the department said to call CDPHE at 720-653-3369 or contact your local public health agency right away.
Health officials also reiterated that getting the MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others. The department previously identified seven measles cases tied to Broomfield High School or Broomfield Heights Middle School, all in unvaccinated patients.