Dave Weldon is a critic of the FDA, CDC and vaccines. Many wonder if he’s the best choice to lead the CDC amid measles, flu and avian influenza outbreaks.

The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment said measles is an airborne, extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness that can be spread when people cough or sneeze.

A pop-up vaccination clinic was set up at the Bayland Community Center, where residents took advantage of the opportunity to receive their shots.

A recent outbreak of measles is prompting questions about the life-threatening disease and how to prevent it. Here's what to know.

"If you are in that situation where your vaccination status is unknown, you've lost your records or you don't remember or your parents can't remember, it is safe to proceed with what we call a booster shot," Dr. Jayne Morgan told Scripps News.

Health officials on Tuesday reported the first case of measles in Los Angeles County in 2025, affecting a county resident who recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport.