<p>Measles cases are climbing in the United States, with <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html" target="_blank">more than 30 states</a> reporting measles cases so far in 2025 - including Arizona. State officials confirmed four cases of the of the virus in Navajo County in June.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Measles spreads so easily that 9 out 10 people who are not protected from the virus will become infected with the virus after being exposed.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Now is the time to make sure you and your loved ones are protected.</span></p>
<h5><strong>How to protect yourself</strong></h5>
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The best way to protect against the measles is to get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children ages 12 months-12 years may get either the MMR or the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine, which also protects against chickenpox. The MMR vaccine is recommended for adults born after 1957 who are unvaccinated, unsure of vaccination or immunity status, or received a measles vaccine before 1968. If you are at an increased risk for serious complications, talk to your healthcare provider.</p>
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The <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccines/index.html" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> (CDC) recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for full protection, especially for school-aged children and adults at high risk. Just one dose of the MMR vaccine is 93 percent effective against measles, and that protection increases to 97 percent after a second dose.</p>
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<h6><strong>Reasons to Vaccinate</strong></h6>
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<p>It&rsquo;s always better to prevent disease than to treat one after it occurs.</p>
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    Vaccines help our body&rsquo;s immune system learn how to fight germs.</li>
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    Vaccines are safe. Before a new vaccine is given to people, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-children/about/developing-safe-effective-vaccines.html" target="_blank">extensive safety testing</a> is done.</li>
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    Vaccines can prevent serious illness.
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<h5><strong>For AZ Blue members</strong></h5>
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Contact your primary care provider to make an appointment to get the MMR vaccine if you or your child have not already been vaccinated. Most plans cover the full cost of the vaccine if you see an in-network provider. Login to your AZ Blue<a href="https://identity.azblue.com/member-login" target="_self"> member portal</a> to find an in-network doctor by clicking &lsquo;<strong>Find a Doctor</strong>&rsquo; on the dashboard.</p>

Measles Cases Rising: Protect Yourself

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