The CDC is reporting about 50 measles cases, in multiple states, who had been to Disneyland in late December. according to Arizona Department of Health Services director Will Humble, Arizona joined the list this week.
Humble reports that Arizona has had 5 measles cases associated with the Disneyland outbreak, one in Maricopa County and 4 in Pinal County. The Pinal County cases, confirmed on Friday, were members of the same unvaccinated family. Humble wrote that the “confirmed cases greatly increase the chances that we will continue to have additional cases in coming days and weeks.”
“We’re following our standard protocols for measles investigation to make sure we reduce the chance of disease spread and rapidly identify new cases. Epidemiology and nursing staff here and at county health departments are making sure healthcare providers are on the lookout for measles cases and rapidly report any suspect cases to public health for follow up and testing.”
Anyone who may have been in contact with a measles case will be contacted to determine whether they have immunity or if they need to be on the watch for symptoms.