Tuolumne County confirms two measles cases

The Tuolumne County Public Health Department confirmed two measles cases in a day on Wednesday after starting an infectious disease investigation. The department said the incident involved adults and children under the age of 18 who lived in the same household and traveled internationally. It is unknown whether the individual has been vaccinated from measles. […]

California school vaccine rates fell; some students are vulnerable to measles

California reported a decline in the proportion of kindergarten students vaccinated against measles, including 16 counties that no longer have herd immunization for one of the most infectious diseases of all time, despite having some of the country’s strictest school vaccination laws. New data Last year, 96.2% of transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students from California […]

2 additional measles cases confirmed in Maricopa County

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Illustration of a spherical measles virus particle. Maricopa County Public Health has confirmed two new measles cases in the Valley. They are believed to be connected to an international visitor who tested positive for the disease earlier this month. Dr. Nick Staab is the assistant medical director for the […]

News Flash • Additional Measles Cases Identified Related to

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified two additional measles cases following measles exposures announced earlier this month. Both individuals are working with MCDPH's investigation team to identify additional exposures. MCDPH has identified five public locations where people may have been exposed to measles as a result of these cases. People who […]

Measles Exposure in Maricopa County Highlights the Need for Continued Vaccination  – AZ Dept. of Health Services Director’s Blog

Measles infections in Maricopa County highlight need for continued vaccinations Earlier this week, the Maricopa Department of Public Health (MCDPH) disclosed that: Measles infection confirmed by international traveler in Maricopa County. Although no new cases have been confirmed so far, measles is highly contagious. If you have a weak immune system and are infected with […]

Maricopa County Issues Measles Exposure Alert, Identifies Five

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 […]

Measles Alert in Maricopa County, Health Officials Confirm Two New

Two more measles cases have been reported in Maricopa County, following an earlier measles infection this month, officials announced. Health officials are sounding the alarm on potential exposure sites throughout the East Valley region, where infected people have visited a variety of locations, including restaurants and rental car companies. ABC15 report. Of these, Honey & […]

2 more measles cases in Maricopa County confirmed with more exposure locations

Maricopa County health officials said they have confirmed new measles cases and are warning the public about possible exposure locations. The Department of Public Health announced two more confirmed cases since the outbreak was announced earlier this month. The first case in Maricopa County involved an international visitor, officials said. Details about the second and […]

News Flash • Two Public Exposures Identified Through Measles

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 […]