Person in federal custody in Pinal County has the measles, officials say
AZ Family • • health
Key Points:
- Pinal County has reported its first measles case of the season in a person held in federal custody, though health officials say the overall community risk remains low.
- This case follows Maricopa County's first confirmed measles case and a warning about possible exposure in the East Valley earlier this month.
- In 2025, Arizona had 220 measles cases, mostly in Mohave County, with three cases reported so far in 2026.
- Health experts emphasize that two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective and recommend vaccination for all children to prevent measles spread.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through physical contact or airborne droplets, and about 90% of unvaccinated
