Maricopa County confirms new measles case; likely infected locally

Key Points:

• Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed a new measles case, raising the county's total to 14 cases in 2026, with the latest case linked to local transmission without travel history.
• Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination and early symptom recognition to prevent and reduce the spread of measles during the ongoing outbreak.
• Public exposure sites have been identified in various locations across Maricopa County, with potential exposure dates and times provided; individuals at these locations should monitor for symptoms through specified watch periods.
• Measles symptoms typically appear 7-12 days after exposure and include high fever, red watery eyes, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic red rash; unvaccinated individuals are at highest risk, with about 90% likely to become infected if exposed.
• The majority of Arizona's measles cases in 2026 are in Mohave County with 70 confirmed cases, underscoring a statewide outbreak concern.