Measles Exposure Identified at Phoenix Airport
Health officials have flagged Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as a site where recent measles exposure may have occurred.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) reported that a measles patient was at Terminal 4 on January 29.
In Maricopa County, there have been three confirmed cases of measles, with one additional exposure site identified at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.
MCDPH is collaborating with federal, state, and airport authorities to inform travelers who could be at risk.
Governor Katie Hobbs expressed significant concern over the increasing number of cases statewide, urging everyone to get vaccinated if they haven’t done so already.
Monday’s announcement followed a case reported at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in late January.
Currently, the following locations are under warning:
| Location | Address | Date | Time | Watch for symptoms until: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Harbor International Airport (All of Terminal 4) | 3400 Sky Hbr Blvd, Phoenix | Jan. 29, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m. | Feb. 19, 2026 |
| Arizona Athletic Grounds
(ONLY spectator areas) |
6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa | Jan. 23-24, 2026 | Jan. 23 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 24 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Feb. 14, 2026 |
Anyone who was at the locations listed during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms, which typically arise seven to 12 days after exposure; in some instances, they may not show up for up to 21 days.
Symptoms to look out for include:
- High fever above 101 degrees
- Red, watery eyes
- Cough
- Runny nose
- A red, raised, blotchy rash, which usually appears after other symptoms and begins on the face or hairline, spreading downward
In early January, four additional measles cases were reported in Gilbert, but these are no longer considered a public safety threat:
| Location | Address | Date | Time | Watch for symptoms until: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 1515 E Warner Rd, Gilbert | Jan. 13, 2026 | 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. | Feb. 3, 2026 |
| EOS Fitness | 3025 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert | Jan. 13 & Jan. 15, 2026 | 4:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (both days) | Feb. 5, 2026 |
| Sam’s Club | 1225 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert | Jan. 15, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Feb. 5, 2026 |
| Hale Theatre Arizona | 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert | Jan. 5-7 & Jan. 8-9, 2026 | Jan. 5-7 – 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Jan. 8-9 – 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. |
Jan. 30, 2026 |
Health officials emphasize that measles is preventable through two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is typically administered during childhood. Adults are advised to receive at least one dose of the MMR vaccine after turning one year old.
For more information on measles and potential complications, visit the MCDPH website.
