PHOENIX – Local health officials announced Monday that a person infected with the measles traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last week.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said the public exposure occurred between 5 p.m. and midnight on June 10 in Concourses C and D of Terminal 4, beyond the security checkpoints.
“MCDPH is coordinating with other agencies to notify people who may have been exposed so they can watch for symptoms and get care if any develop,” Dr. Nick Staab, MCDPH chief medical officer, said in a press release.
“With a virus as highly infectious as measles, it’s a reminder that we all should stay up-to-date on our vaccines to keep ourselves and those around us safe.”
When a passenger is confirmed to have measles, anyone who was on the same plane will be notified by local health officials, per routine.
“Measles is both highly contagious and preventable,” Staab said. “It can cause severe illness, including death, so we strongly encourage anyone who has not been vaccinated to get vaccinated to prevent further spread.”
How many measles cases are confirmed in Arizona in 2025?
As of June 9, the Arizona Department of Health Services had confirmed four cases of measles in the state, all in Navajo County.
All four were unvaccinated and had a history of recent international travel.
There have been 1,197 confirmed cases this year nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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