Pinal County public health officials have confirmed a potential case of measles exposure in Coolidge.
A non-resident positive for measles visited the Wendy’s on North Arizona Boulevard on June 25 between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The virus is highly contagious and can remain in the air for up to two hours. To limit the risk of spread, officials are asking anyone who visited this location during that time and who is unsure of their vaccination status to call 520-866-7281.
Measles symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose and unexplained rashes. Symptoms could take between 12 and 21 days to appear after exposure.
Those who develop symptoms should stay home and call a healthcare provider immediately. A person is considered contagious four days before a rash appears and four days after rash onset.
Vaccination is the most effective way to avoid measles infection. The vaccination is available at most pharmacies and healthcare providers, and it requires two doses and two weeks to build immunity.
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