Arizona measles outbreak grows

On June 24, the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed another case of the measles, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 19.

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The newest case and 17 others have occurred in Pinal County and are linked to a private detention facility in Eloy. One measles infection related to the outbreak occurred in Maricopa County.

Sites of potential public exposure can be found here and here.

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