Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has identified two public exposures from an international visitor who was confirmed to have measles.
MCDPH has confirmed that the individual was infectious with measles at two public locations. Individuals who were at the following locations at the listed dates and times may have been exposed:
- Breakfast buffet at The Garden Grille and Bar inside the Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown
- 150 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler
- Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 7:00am to 12:00pm
- Twin Peaks Camelback
- 2135 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
- Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
The investigation is now complete. MCDPH is in the process of notifying individuals identified as potentially being exposed, including those who may have been exposed when the case was hospitalized for symptoms of measles.
“Measles is highly infectious, potentially serious, and completely preventable,” said Dr. Nick Staab, assistant medical director for MCDPH. “Anyone who may have been exposed at these locations should watch for symptoms through February 17.”
Those who are unvaccinated are at highest risk of developing the disease if exposed. Measles virus can survive in the air for several hours and may be transmitted to unvaccinated individuals even after the infected person left the room.
“We encourage residents to stay up-to-date on their vaccines to prevent spread of the disease and the potential of serious symptoms,” Dr. Staab added.
Almost every person exposed to measles will get sick if they have not been vaccinated with the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine or had the disease in the past. A person with measles can give the disease to other people even before they feel sick. Measles can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women and people with depressed immune systems.
Measles usually begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes. A rash usually appears 3 to 5 days later. The rash often begins on the forehead and spreads downward to other parts of the body. Individuals with a depressed immune system and those vaccinated with MMR between 1964 and 1967 may not have a typical rash.
Symptoms consistent with measles include:
- Fever
- Cough
- White spots in the throat
| - Runny nose
- Red and/or watery eyes
- Rash
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It can take up to 21 days after their last exposure for a person infected with measles to start showing symptoms.
In the event you experience fever, cough, runny nose, rash, or any other symptoms of measles:
- Please self-isolate, stay away from others and contact your healthcare provider by phone and let them know you are concerned you may have measles. They will let you know when to visit their office so as not to expose others in the waiting area.
- If you do not have a health care provider and need to seek care, please contact the urgent care or hospital before visiting and let them know that you suspect measles.
If your healthcare provider thinks that you have measles, please have your provider call (602) 506-6767 to notify MCDPH immediately so that appropriate follow-up can be initiated.
MCDPH will provide more information as the investigation continues.
For additional information on measles, please visit the MCDPH measles website.