PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Department of Health is now reporting two additional measles cases in the Valley. In one of the cases, there is no known source of exposure. The Health Department said this confirms that the measles are now spreading in the Valley.
Below are locations where possible exposures could have happened for these two new cases.
Target
1515 E. Warner Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85296
January 13, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
EOS Fitness
3025 S. Val Vista Dr. Gilbert, AZ 85295
January 13 & 15, 2026 from 4:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m both days
Sam’s Club
1225 N. Gilbert Rd. Gilbert, AZ, 85234
January 15, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Just last week, the health department also issued a possible measles exposure at a theater in Gilbert.
The department says if you believe you may have been exposed, you should watch for symptoms, which typically appear seven to 12 days after exposure but may take up to 21 days. Symptoms include:
- Fever, which can spike to 104 °F or higher
- Red, watery eyes
- Cough
- Runny nose
- A rash that is red, raised, and blotchy. The rash begins after other symptoms, usually on the face at the hairline, and moves down the body. The rash may last five to six days.
If you develop symptoms, the department suggests you seek medical attention.
According to the health department, these new cases underscore the growing risk of local transmission and the importance of vaccination and early symptom recognition."If you’ve been hesitating or wondering if you should get the measles vaccine, this is a reminder that measles can spread rapidly and can be very serious—and that you can protect yourself and those around you with a proven, effective vaccine,” said Dr. Nick Staab, chief medical officer for MCDPH.
