People traveling to Europe should make sure they are vaccinated against the measles
On May 14, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a Measles Advisory to Emergency Departments and Healthcare Providers as well as a media press release cautioning people about a potential increase in measles cases.
All immunizers and medical providers should be on alert as the summer vacation season approaches and people travel to Europe. Travelers should be educated to check their vaccination status before going abroad. Clinics, Urgent Care, and Emergency Departments should remember that Coloradans returning from travel in Europe and travelers visiting the U.S. may import measles from countries where transmission is ongoing.
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