Highlights
- Maricopa County has confirmed 28 measles cases in 2026, well above the annual average of one case per year.
- An infected person visited a pharmacy near Frank Lloyd Wright and Shea boulevards in Scottsdale on Sept. 8.
- The location has been identified as a Walgreens, according to AZFamily and the Arizona Emergency Information Network.
- Maricopa County Department of Public Health has flagged multiple public exposure sites across the county in 2026.
A person infected with measles visited a pharmacy near Frank Lloyd Wright and Shea boulevards in Scottsdale on Sept. 8, Maricopa County health officials confirmed Thursday, bringing the county's 2026 case total to 28.
The pharmacy has been identified as a Walgreens, AZFamily reported, citing health officials. The Arizona Emergency Information Network noted that among Maricopa County residents, confirmed measles cases in 2026 are significantly higher than the annual average of one case per year for the last several years.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has identified multiple public exposure sites across the county throughout 2026. Residents who were at the Scottsdale pharmacy on Sept. 8 and who are unvaccinated or unsure of their vaccination status should contact a healthcare provider.
The county's next public health update is expected as the case investigation continues.
Sources
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- 12News retrieved 17/09/2026 19:53
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 17/09/2026 19:53
- ein.az.gov retrieved 17/09/2026 19:53
- Maricopa County retrieved 17/09/2026 19:53
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