Overview
- An out-of-state visitor with confirmed measles was in La Veta from Sunday through Wednesday, prompting a location-specific alert from state and local health departments.
- People who stayed at the Ranch House Inn from Oct. 12–15 or visited the La Veta Country Store/Valero on Oct. 13 between 8 and 11 a.m. may have been exposed.
- Those potentially exposed should watch for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a subsequent facial rash, and contact a provider by phone if symptoms develop.
- Health guidance includes MMR vaccination within 72 hours of exposure or immunoglobulin within six days, with symptom monitoring advised through Nov. 3–5 depending on exposure date.
- Colorado has recorded 31 measles cases this year across multiple counties, with most occurring in people who were not vaccinated.