Chase Field, Chandler mall among new measles exposure sites in Maricopa County
AZ Family • • health
Key Points:
- A person with measles potentially exposed others at multiple locations in Maricopa County, including a Fuerza Regida concert at Chase Field on July 12 and Chandler Fashion Center on July 13.
- Additional exposure sites include several restaurants and hotels in Chandler and Phoenix between July 12 and 13, with visitors advised to monitor symptoms through August 3.
- Maricopa County has confirmed 25 measles cases in 2026, a significant increase from the usual one case per year over the past 30 years.
- Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting that measles is highly contagious but preventable with a two-dose vaccine, and urge those exposed to check their vaccination status.
- Symptoms to watch for include high fever, red watery eyes, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic red, raised rash starting on the face and spreading downward.
