The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) says the Chick-fil-A at The Citadel Crossing Shopping Center in Colorado Springs was recently exposed to measles.

According to a Wednesday news release, public health officials narrowed the exposure areas down to just that location after learning two unvaccinated Weld County residents infected with the disease were at the fast-food chain on March 25.

Based on their information, anyone who visited the Chick-fil-A, located at 505 N. Academy Blvd., between 5-8 p.m. that day may have been exposed to measles.

Symptoms may develop through April 15, according to the release.

Chick-fil-A spokesperson Jeff Lennox said no guests or team members working at the time have reported symptoms. He encourages anyone experiencing any symptoms to consult their healthcare providers.

“At Chick-fil-A, the health and well-being of our guests and team members is always a top priority,” Lennox said.

If exposed, CDPHE officials said to watch for these symptoms: fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts several days later on the face and spreads.

“Monitoring symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under one year of age,” officials said in the release.

If you develop symptoms, officials said to call your local public health agency or CDPHE (720-653-3369). If medical care is needed, they emphasize calling the hospital before going in to help prevent further spread.

Measles and its risk factors

Measles is a highly contagious but preventable disease, according to the department. Getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and the community, CDPHE added.

The disease can lead to serious complications in all age groups, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC). Several groups are more likely to develop severe complications:

• Children younger than 5
• Adults older than 20
• Pregnant women
• People with weakened immune systems

Severe complications can lead to hospitalization, pneumonia or sometimes death. Approximately one to three of every 1,000 U.S. children infected by measles die from respiratory and neurologic complications, according to the CDC.