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Measles Surge in Arizona | Mesa News
Arizona’s measles outbreak is escalating, with over 119 cases reported this year — including 25 in Maricopa County — pushing the state to sixth place nationally. Driven by slashed public health funding and confusing messaging, the resurgence highlights the power of a decades-proven vaccine. Symptoms appear 7–21 days after exposure, and the virus can linger in air for up to two hours. Officials have flagged key Phoenix hotspots like Chase Field and an IHOP, urging exposed individuals to monitor for fever, cough, and rash — and reminding everyone: vaccination remains the only proven way to stop…
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