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  • How worried should Cortez families be about silent measles spread?

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• 3 new measles cases found in Weld, Montezuma counties (denverpost.com) — Public health officials have confirmed two additional measles cases in Montezuma County, all linked to a household where the original source of infection remains unknown, raising concern about silent spread around Cortez. While investigators don’t believe these latest patients exposed the public, residents are urged to watch for symptoms and ensure vaccinations are up to date.
   

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