One measles case confirmed in northern Arizona; 5 locations have potential publicity

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Measles has made its approach to the Excessive Nation.

Coconino County Well being and Human Companies stated on Monday that it has one confirmed measles case and one possible case within the county. Officers didn’t say who the sufferers are or the place they’re from.

Individuals might have been uncovered to measles at 5 public locations in Flagstaff. They’re:

• Planet Health, 4650 U.S. Hwy 89, on Feb. 11 from 11 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 12 at 9 a.m.
• NextCare Pressing Care, 399 S Malpais Ln. STE 100, on Feb. 18
• Joann Material and Craft, 1514 S Riordan Ranch Rd., on Feb. 29 from 12 – 4 p.m.
• Flagstaff Medical Middle, Emergency Division, 1200 N Beaver St., on March 3 & 5
• SimonMed Imaging, Flagstaff, 1000 N Humphreys St #100, Flagstaff, on March 4

CCHHS stated anybody who was at these spots and occasions ought to be looking out for measles signs and name their physician in the event that they develop them. Signs embody excessive fever, cough, feeling run down, achy, pink, watery eyes, runny nostril, and a blotchy rash.

The measles signs often seem about seven to 21 days after an individual is uncovered.

About one in 5 unvaccinated Individuals who get measles are hospitalized. “Unvaccinated people are at highest danger of creating the illness if uncovered. One of the best safety towards measles is to obtain the measles vaccine,” CCHHS Director Kim Musselman stated in a written assertion.

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The Coconino County measles case comes weeks after Maricopa County had two confirmed instances.

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