Maricopa County confirms three new measles cases linked locally with no known exposure sources. Health officials urge vaccination and vigilance for symptoms.
MESA, Ariz. — Three new cases of measles have been confirmed by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
The total number of confirmed measles cases in Maricopa County for 2026 is now 13, health officials said.
These cases are connected but have no travel or known source of exposure, indicating they were likely infected within Maricopa County.
People who were at the following locations at the listed dates and times may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms.
All of these locations are newly announced as of May 6, and are currently in the watch period when exposed individuals should watch for symptoms.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
10725 E. Point Twenty-Two Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Sunday, May 10
AZ Athletic Grounds Building A
6321 S. Ellsworth Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Thursday, May 14th
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
5022 S. Power Rd. #108 Mesa, AZ 85212
Time: 6:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Saturday, May 16
Fry’s Food Store
2724 S. Signal Butte Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85209
Time: 12:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Tuesday, May 19
V’s Barbershop
9317 E. Ray Rd. #106
Mesa, AZ 85212
Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Tuesday, May 19
Target
5110 S. Power Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Wednesday, May 20
Boba CuCue Bubble Tea House
5229 S. Power Rd.#101
Mesa, AZ 85212
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Wednesday, May 20
Chili’s Grill & Bar
5016 S. Power Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 5:15 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Wednesday, May 20
Chick-fil-A
4908 S. Power Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Date: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Thursday, May 21
In-N-Out Burger
1650 S. Stapley Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85204
Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Watch for symptoms through this date: Sunday, May 24
If you were at any of these locations at the listed dates and times, you should check your vaccination status, watch for symptoms and call a healthcare provider if symptoms develop.
Symptoms to watch for
Symptoms typically appear seven to 12 days after exposure but may take up to 21 days. Symptoms include:
High fever (> 101°F)
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.
Measles 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.
According to health officials, there is no treatment for measles, and it can have long-term health impacts. Serious, long-term complications from measles infections include subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a brain infection that may not appear until years after a person’s initial measles infection.
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 within 24 hours to their local health department.
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