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Measles exposure reported at Walgreens in Scottsdale, health officials warn
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Key Points:
- A Walgreens store in Scottsdale on Via Linda was identified as a potential measles exposure site on September 9 between 8 a.m. and 10:25 a.m., following a positive case linked to out-of-county travel.
- The measles virus can remain airborne for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, putting all shoppers present during the time window at risk without direct contact.
- Individuals who were in the store during the exposure are advised to monitor for symptoms such as high fever, red watery eyes, cough, and runny nose through September 29, as symptoms typically appear 7 to 12 days after exposure.
- Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting that two doses of the MMR vaccine prevent measles and recommending an early dose for infants 6 to 11 months old at higher risk.
- Maricopa County has reported 28 measles cases this year amid a national surge exceeding 3,000 cases, highlighting the rise of vaccine-preventable diseases during the season.
