The measles outbreak in Maricopa County is gaining momentum, with officials announcing two new cases linked to measles exposure earlier this month. Following the latest developments, Maricopa County Public Health Department published a list of five locations where exposure risk may have peaked.

People who visited Honey and Vine Restaurant in Santan Mountain or made a pit stop at Orlando Auto Body in Gilbert may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. Similarly, patrons who stop by Enterprise Rental Cars, Caldwell County Her BBQ, or treat themselves to Handel's Homemade Her Ice Cream in Queen Creek on certain dates and times are also at risk.

by public health center, the general public should be on the lookout for symptoms until early March, depending on the date of potential exposure. Measles is an infectious disease that begins with fever, cough, and a distinctive rash and can spread like wildfire among unvaccinated people.

“Containing measles requires community cooperation,” said Dr. Nick Staab, assistant medical director. MCDPHIt is reported that. “Wide coverage of immunization with a safe and effective measles vaccine is our best chance of reversing measles to what it was before vaccines existed.” The measles virus should not be taken lightly. The measles virus is a resilient virus that can survive in the air for several hours and can infect people even after a sick person is out on the road.

Thankfully, modern medicine comes with a shield called the measles vaccine, which is about 97% effective with two doses and greatly reduces your chances of contracting the infection. Despite the high effectiveness of vaccines, measles can have dire consequences, including brain swelling and death, and Dr. Staab emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date on vaccinations. It reminded me.