Which Arizona Counties Are At Highest Risk Of Measles?

After the COVID outbreak of 2020, America was praying that was the last we'd seen of infectious disease outbreaks for at least another 50 years.

Unfortunately, that's not the case. Another disease has been blazing its way through the country, and certain areas in Arizona could be at high risk.

What is Measles?

Measles is a very serious contagious disease that was technically declared eliminated from the United States in 2000. It tends to show with symptoms like high fever, cough, runny nose, and rashes, but can cause serious problems in children under five.

This disease spreads rapidly. All it takes is someone infected to cough or sneeze, and now the disease is in the room for the next two hours. If not protected, 90% of those in close proximity to an infected person will become infected themselves. No wonder it's been spreading through America like wildfire.

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Arizona Counties Most Likely for Outbreaks

The biggest fear of spread is the fact that anti-vax sentiments have grown wildly. Now, parents aren't vaccinating their children for easily preventable diseases, with Measles being a massive one. Will Humble, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, fears that a lack of vaccinations could start a massive spread across Arizona.

He believes that places like Yavapai, Navajo Nation, Prescott, and Chino Valley are at the largest risk due to their low vaccination rates, while counties like Pima, Maricopa, and Santa Cruz are at less of a risk. Regardless of county, the ADHS is adamant that a lack of vaccination skyrockets your chances of getting the disease, especially in children.

[CDC][KJZZ]