No measles cases confirmed in Mesa County, Public Health fully prepared to respond

Mesa County Situation 

We received notification about a suspected case of measles. Our Disease Surveillance team investigated and a laboratory test ruled out measles. As of April 11th, there are no confirmed cases of measles in Mesa County. Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) will notify the community if there is a confirmed case of measles.

Local capacity

Our team has been preparing for a potential measles response. We are fully prepared to act quickly if a case is confirmed in our community. MCPH employees, including disease surveillance, clinical, and emergency response staff, completed 1,200 hours of emergency preparedness response training in 2024. 

Information about getting the MMR vaccine

The best protection against measles is the measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccine. The MMR vaccine available in our Public Health Clinic. We are priority scheduling for anyone wanting the MMR vaccine. Call us 970-248-6906.

How the community can stay informed

• Visit our measles webpage for information about measles cases in Colorado, as well as symptoms to watch for and prevention.
• Sign up for our newsletter on our website to receive health updates.
• Follow Mesa County Public Health on Instagram, Facebook, and NextDoor.

Information for medical providers

• Providers in Mesa County are an important partner in our measles response. If a provider suspects measles and orders testing, it is crucial for them to report it right away to Mesa County Public Health.