The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified two public exposures involving international visitors with confirmed measles infections.

MCDPH confirmed that this person had contracted measles in two public places. Individuals who were at the following locations on the dates and times listed may have been infected:

• Breakfast buffet at The Garden Grill and Bar at Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown
  • 150 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler
  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• twin peaks camelback
  • 2135 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
  • Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The investigation is complete. MCDPH is in the process of notifying individuals identified as potentially infected, including those who may have been infected when hospitalized with measles symptoms.

“Measles is highly contagious, potentially serious, and completely preventable,” said MCDPH Associate Medical Director Dr. Nick Staab. “Those who may have been exposed at these locations should monitor for symptoms until February 17th.”

Unvaccinated people are at the highest risk of developing the disease if infected. The measles virus can survive in the air for several hours and can infect unvaccinated people even after an infected person leaves the room.

“We encourage residents to stay up-to-date on vaccinations to prevent the spread of the disease and the possibility of severe illness,” Dr. Staab added.

Almost anyone exposed to measles will become ill if they have not received the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine or have had measles in the past. People who have measles can spread the disease to others even before they become sick. Measles can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

Measles usually begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes. Usually the rash appears after 3-5 days. The rash often starts on the forehead and spreads downward to other parts of the body. The typical rash may not be seen in people who are immunocompromised or who received her MMR vaccination between 1964 and 1967.

Symptoms consistent with measles include:

It may take up to 21st Symptoms begin to appear after the last contact with a person infected with measles.

If you develop a fever, cough, runny nose, rash, or other measles symptoms:

• PSelf-isolate, stay away from others, and call your health care provider by phone to let them know you are concerned that you may have measles. They will let you know when to visit the office so you don't infect others in the waiting room.
• If you do not have a health care provider and require treatment, please contact an emergency medical facility or hospital. in front Visit them and tell them you suspect you have measles.

If your health care provider believes you have measles, please notify MCDPH immediately by calling (602) 506-6767 so that appropriate follow-up can begin. receive.

MCDPH will provide further information as the investigation progresses.

For more information about measles, visit the MCDPH Measles website.