Press Release | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Fifth confirmed measles case in Colorado adult with recent international travel

Denver (April 25, 2025) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, and Jefferson County Public Health have confirmed a fifth case of measles in Colorado this year in a Denver County adult resident. The individual recently traveled to an area of Chihuahua, Mexico, which is experiencing an ongoing measles outbreak. The individual has verified vaccination records for MMR.

Safely dispose of your unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National event highlights importance of safe medication disposal, available in Colorado year-round.

CDPHE celebrates Earth Day by highlighting programs and resources that promote environmental health across Colorado

CDPHE is highlighting a series of resources that advance environmental health across the state for Earth Day!

Adult measles case confirmed in a Coloradan in Archuleta County

Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations.

One measles case confirmed in Coloradan with recent international travel

Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure location.

Update: Public health epidemiologists have discovered another location of possible exposure in the confirmed measles case

Coloradans urged to review new exposure location and modified timeframe for another location (new info highlighted in yellow).

One measles case confirmed in Colorado resident with recent international travel

Coloradans urged to check vaccination status, monitor for symptoms, and review possible exposure locations.

CDPHE to send reminder texts and emails about MMR vaccine to parents and guardians

With measles outbreaks in nearby states, messages urge families to protect children by getting MMR vaccine

Denver (March 24, 2025) — This afternoon, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will send text messages and email notifications to families of more than 101,000 children aged 12 months through 18 years whose records in the Colorado Immunization Information System show their child/children may be overdue for their first measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

CDPHE completes initial response to air quality issue at Platte River Biogas, LLC in Weld County

Agency finds no short-term health risks and will continue to conduct air quality monitoring of the facility.

CDPHE to send reminder texts and emails about MMR vaccine to parents and guardians

With measles outbreaks in nearby states, messages urge families to protect children by getting MMR vaccine