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NEWS RELEASE: Maricopa County Confirms Measles Exposures at 2 Public Places

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Maricopa County Confirms Measles Exposures at 2 Public Places

"* People who may have been exposed should watch for symptoms and seek care if ill*"






PHOENIX (November 12, 2025)—The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed that a visitor from outside the county has been confirmed with measles and may have exposed people at two public locations.

“We are working closely with partners at the city and state levels, as well as at venues where the exposures occurred, to ensure that people are aware and protected,” said Dr. Nick Staab, chief medical officer at MCDPH. “This is a good reminder that any of us can face an exposure, and being vaccinated is our best defense.”

Measles is a highly infectious virus that can linger in the air for up to two hours, and approximately 90% of unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to measles will become infected. It is preventable with two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, typically given during childhood. Adults need at least one dose of MMR vaccine given after the age of one. Individuals born before 1957 or who had measles as a child are considered immune.

Exposures occurred at the following venues:


* Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown
* 125 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
* November 5th at 3:00 pm through November 6th at 1:00 pm
* Watch for symptoms through November 27

* Concert at Mortgage Matchup Center
* 201 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
* November 5th, 6:00 pm through November 6 at 12:30 am
* Watch for symptoms through November 27

Anyone who may have been exposed should watch for symptoms, which appear typically seven to 12 days after exposure but may take up to 21 days. Symptoms include:


* Fever (101 F or higher)
* Red, watery eyes
* Cough
* Runny nose
* A rash that is red, raised, and blotchy. The rash begins after other symptoms, usually on the face at the hairline, and moves down the body. The rash may last five to six days.

*Individuals who develop symptoms are encouraged to seek medical care and testing.* They should call the provider ahead to let them know about symptoms and potential exposure before going in. The provider or facility will provide instructions on how to be seen without exposing others in the waiting area.


* If you do not have a health care provider: You may need to be seen at your local hospital emergency room or urgent care center. Please call before going to let them know you may have measles.

MCDPH is encouraging healthcare providers to be alert for unvaccinated patients with fever and rash, especially if they have a known exposure. Healthcare providers are required to report suspect cases of measles to their local health department.

“Measles is highly contagious and can have severe complications, but the good news is that it is preventable,” said Dr. Staab. “We strongly encourage anyone who has not been vaccinated to get vaccinated to prevent further spread from this or other potential exposures.”

For more information on measles, visit maricopa.gov/Measles [ https://www.maricopa.gov/Measles ] [ https://maricopa.gov/measles ].






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