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Mesa braces for a major measles surge; health officials urge vaccination
health11 days ago

Mesa braces for a major measles surge; health officials urge vaccination

Maricopa County reports Mesa’s largest measles outbreak in about 30 years, with 15 confirmed cases in 2026 and exposures tied to events at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in southeast Mesa (April 23 and May 5–7). Officials urge vaccination, noting the two-dose measles vaccine is about 95% effective and that rates below 90% risk ongoing transmission; unvaccinated adults are also at risk. Residents should review exposure locations, get vaccinated if not up to date, and isolate for 14 days if symptoms appear.

via ABC15 Arizona|
#health#maricopa-county#measles
Judge narrows board's control of Maricopa elections ahead of midterms
politics1 month ago

Judge narrows board's control of Maricopa elections ahead of midterms

A Maricopa County judge largely ruled in favor of County Recorder Justin Heap in his lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors, finding the board unlawfully seized personnel and equipment and overstepped its authority. The ruling assigns the recorder primary responsibility for in-person early voting and related duties, while the board handles polling locations and other operations. The decision could have wide implications for election administration in a key battleground state and is expected to be appealed by the board ahead of the fall elections.

via PBS|
#arizona#elections#judge
Maricopa County Records Sixth Measles Case, Exposures Flagged in Mesa and Queen Creek
health1 month ago

Maricopa County Records Sixth Measles Case, Exposures Flagged in Mesa and Queen Creek

Maricopa County has confirmed its sixth measles case of the year with several potential exposure sites in Mesa and Queen Creek. The patient is a county resident with no known exposure source, and health officials are notifying people who may have been exposed and advising vigilance for fever and rash. Arizona reports 78 measles cases in 2026; two doses of MMR are about 97% effective and recommended for all children.

via AZ Family|
#exposure-sites#health#maricopa-county
Measles exposure triggers public health alert in Queen Creek with three exposure sites
local-news1 month ago

Measles exposure triggers public health alert in Queen Creek with three exposure sites

Maricopa County Public Health confirmed a measles case in a Valley resident with exposure in Queen Creek and listed three exposure sites with times: Costco (April 3, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.), Walmart (April 4, 8:15–10:45 a.m.), and Generation Church Queen Creek at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary (April 5, 8:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.). People who were at those locations during those windows should monitor for symptoms through late April, check their vaccination status, and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms appear; measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours.

via ABC15 Arizona|
#exposure#local-news#maricopa-county
Maricopa 2020 Audit Data Questioned as Flawed
politics2 months ago

Maricopa 2020 Audit Data Questioned as Flawed

ProPublica reports that the data handed to the FBI in Maricopa County came from a partisan, privately run audit and may be flawed, unlike Fulton County’s seized ballots; experts warn that relying on reportedly invalid digital records could undermine the investigation, and the original ballots were destroyed after two years while the Senate stored the audit data.

via ProPublica|
#cyber-ninjas#election-audit#fbi-subpoena
politics2 months ago

Federal Subpoena Targets Arizona 2020 Election Audit as Trump Expands Election Reach

The Trump administration issued a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to Arizona’s 2020 Maricopa County election audit, the latest move in a broader effort to relitigate the 2020 vote and extend federal involvement in elections. Maricopa County officials say they would cooperate if subpoenaed, while critics warn the effort weaponizes federal law enforcement in service of unfounded fraud claims. The development follows related actions in Georgia and ongoing disputes over election administration and audits at the state level.

via Politico|
#2020-election#arizona#elections-audit
Bird flu devastates Hickman's Egg Ranch, killing 95% of chickens
health11 months ago

Bird flu devastates Hickman's Egg Ranch, killing 95% of chickens

A third case of bird flu has been detected at a commercial poultry farm in Maricopa County, Arizona, with no impact on the food supply or human health reported. The virus was identified in poultry showing symptoms, and measures have been taken to contain it, including quarantine and elimination efforts. The CDC considers the risk to the public to be low.

via ABC15 Arizona|
#avian-influenza#bird-flu#health
"Rise in Measles Cases in Maricopa County Sparks Concern Over Vaccination Rates"
health2 years ago

"Rise in Measles Cases in Maricopa County Sparks Concern Over Vaccination Rates"

Two new cases of measles have been reported in Maricopa County, with potential exposures at five different East Valley locations, including restaurants and businesses. Visitors at these locations are advised to watch for symptoms through early March. Measles symptoms typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash, and those who may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days. If experiencing symptoms, individuals are urged to self-isolate and seek medical attention.

via Arizona's Family|
#exposure#health#maricopa-county
"Rise in Measles Cases in Maricopa County Sparks Concern Over Vaccination Rates"
health2 years ago

"Rise in Measles Cases in Maricopa County Sparks Concern Over Vaccination Rates"

Maricopa County health officials have confirmed two more cases of measles, with exposure locations identified in five East Valley locations. The cases involve an international visitor and details about the second and third cases were not immediately available. Officials urge individuals who were at the specified locations during the listed dates and times to watch for symptoms for 21 days following their exposure. The resurgence of measles in the US is attributed to the virus not being eliminated worldwide, leading to active outbreaks in several countries.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|
#health#maricopa-county#measles
Measles Alert: Public Exposures in Arizona
health2 years ago

Measles Alert: Public Exposures in Arizona

An international traveler with measles visited public locations in Phoenix and Chandler, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious virus. Health officials urge anyone who visited the spots on Jan. 27 to watch for symptoms until Feb. 17. Measles can cause serious illness, especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is notifying individuals who may have been exposed. Measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash. Vaccination is the best prevention, but vaccination rates have been declining globally.

via The Arizona Republic|
#contagious#health#maricopa-county