The Anchorage Health Department has confirmed that a young resident of the Municipality of Anchorage tested positive for measles on May 21. The individual is a minor who was not vaccinated against the disease, officials said Wednesday.
The city’s health professionals are warning that the case could result in broader community exposure, especially for individuals who are not immune either through prior infection or vaccination. The highly contagious nature of measles means that even brief exposure in public settings can lead to transmission.
The AHD and the Alaska Department of Health are conducting an active investigation and have released a list of public locations where exposure may have occurred. Individuals who visited the following sites during the specified timeframes may have been exposed and should take precautions:
Potential Exposure Sites and Timeframes:
- O’Malley Sports Center / Fly Trampoline Park
11050 O’Malley Centre Dr, Anchorage, AK
May 10, 2025, between approximately 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. - Target (South Anchorage location)
150 W. 100th Ave, Anchorage, AK
May 11, 2025, between approximately 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. - YMCA
5353 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK
May 12, 2025, between approximately 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
People who were at any of the above locations during the relevant times and are not immunized should monitor for symptoms of measles from May 17 through June 2. Health officials recommend verifying vaccination status and, if not up to date, getting the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine promptly.
However, the incubation for measles is up to two weeks, and the notification is coming out near the end of that incubation period.
The health department said those without immunity are urged to avoid hospitals, long-term care facilities, large gatherings, and immunocompromised individuals through early June. If symptoms develop, such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic rash, affected individuals should contact a healthcare provider by phone first to arrange for safe medical evaluation.
Measles Symptoms to Watch For:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- Rash that starts on the face and spreads downward, typically 2–4 days after the onset of other symptoms
The MMR vaccine is a safe and highly effective method of protection. The AHD offers vaccinations at its clinic by appointment and may accommodate walk-ins when possible. To schedule a vaccination, call 907-343-4799.
For questions or concerns about possible exposure or symptoms, residents may contact:
- Anchorage Health Department: 907-903-9783
- State of Alaska Section of Epidemiology: 907-269-8000
More information can be found at the CDC Measles page and the Alaska Section of Epidemiology website.
Wow! A MRAK article that actually seems to respect the public health function and its recommendations. Knock me over with a feather!
I can hardly wait to see the anti-vax crowd chime in. You know it’s coming.
*track record of pharmaceutical companies and duplicity of the liberal worldview enters the room*
The difference is here is the disease. Measles have been around for a long time and so has the vaccine. It’s tried and tested by the sands of time. It’s not some experimental vaccine targeting a recently released gain of function virus.
Haha Whidbey, leave it to you to excited about people getting sick. I can just hear you now; “See, see, you need to inject yourselves or you are all going to get sick and die!! Take the needle you weaklings take it!” Nothing like fear pron to get you all riled up. You humans are such a silly little race.
Don’t get vaccinated for measles and you will probably get it when it’s around, and it can cause encephalitis and death. Stupidity is a choice, I guess.
Of course I get excited when people, especially children, get sick with potentially life-threatening and completely avoidable diseases. Don’t you? You should.
Well done
Vaccines are also available at pharmacies and FQHCs/Community Health Centers. In south central that’s Anchorage Neighborhood Community Health, Mat-Su Health Services (clinics in Wasilla, Palmer and Big Lake), Sunshine Community Health Center (clinics in Willow and Talkeetna), and Life House Community Health Center in Sutton. Pretty much all insurances cover the cost. If you don’t have insurance call one of the FQHCs or go to Public Health-they will work with you and will even write off the fee if needed.
Thank you, Suzanne, for posting this article.
Unbelievable that folks would endanger children by not vaccinating and endangering the public, poor child.
Sounds like you enjoy a lot of white privilege there Robert. A life so lacking in danger that you have to find something to be afraid of.
Boost your immune system man, you will be fine. Or take another booster and go talk to your doctor like the TV tells you.
The choice is yours.
Not vaccinating your children is child abuse.
The same Anchorage Health Department who helped spread China flu lies and hysteria over Anchorage, whose heroic efforts helped ruin lives and livelihoods?
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The same Anchorage Health Department who’s okay with filth-ridden bum camps and the pathogens they spread over the landscape?
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The same Anchorage Health Department who apparently have no clue what diseases our share of illegal aliens bring with them?
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More to the point, remember the Sulte sales tax vote that the Assembly delayed because it was so unpopular?
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Could they be getting ready to do the election soon while people leave town for fishing season?
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What if a small measles panic accidentally started, just enough to persuade the stay-behinds to stay home and trust the integrity of the mail-in voting system …so they don’t, you know, show up in droves on a nice summer day to vote their displeasure, causing even mainstream media hacks to wonder what’s happening?
Oh my gawd – we are all going to die!
As our Secretary of HHS (we have to respect him he is a government official, right?) says boost up on vitamin A.
If you want to get a measle vaccine – your body, your choice.
Do not feel like you have the right to FORCE me to inject something into my body – my body, my choice, right?
Or does that only count if you want to mutilate an unborn baby in a mother’s women (alert- me can’t have babies) or mutilate the genitals of minor children?
My question?? is: From Where has/was she exposed to this?..Did they recently return from a trip from below/overseas or here in Alaska somewhere?. This bit of news hasn’t been shared..
I just now wrote this to Ann Zink, MD under her Facebook post she wrote today.
Why aren’t you saying anything about VITAMIN A, which is THE MAIN KEY for measles, just like HIGH ENOUGH VITAMIN D would’ve SOLVED COVID for Alaska easily, if peoples blood levels were above 50 ng/mL.
You never said one word, so almost all Alaskans are still insufficient, with a large percentage having SAD, which isn’t mentioned even by the media anymore, because it’s considered “vaccine hesitancy.” And we know how much damage the vaccines did, whereas Alaskans health could have soared if our vitamin D levels would be above 50 ng/mL!
This is from ChatGPT for measles. Why aren’t you mentioning this every time you bring up measles, and why haven’t you mentioned high enough vitamin D every time you spoke about Covid?
Peer reviewed studies show high enough vitamin D was/is the key. Have you learned nothing from your handling of Covid, which helped destroy Alaskans’ health, instead of helping it blossom, which high enough vitamin D would have significantly caused?
And high enough vitamin D can also help minimize measles infections. People NEED TO KNOW this.
ChatGPT on measles:
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“Vitamin A plays a crucial role in managing measles, particularly in children. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) both recommend vitamin A supplementation for children with measles because it has been shown to:
Benefits of Vitamin A for Measles
Reduce measles-related mortality (by up to 50% in severe cases)
Decrease the severity and duration of symptoms
Lower the risk of complications, such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and blindness
Mechanism
Measles depletes vitamin A stores and weakens the immune system. Supplementing vitamin A:
Supports epithelial integrity (crucial for the eyes and respiratory tract)
Boosts immune response
Recommended Dosage (WHO Guidelines)
For children with measles, the WHO recommends:
Infants under 6 months: 50,000 IU orally, once daily for 2 days
6–11 months: 100,000 IU orally, once daily for 2 days
12 months and older: 200,000 IU orally, once daily for 2 days
A third dose is recommended 4–6 weeks later for children with signs of vitamin A deficiency or complications like ophthalmologic issues.
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Because you wouldn’t help Alaskans learn this, I put this together for our people to soar:
High Enough Vitamin D – Freedom From Covid Fear (for most) — Studies / How Much to Take / New Standards / 70% Lower Breast Cancer Risk!
Dr. Pierre Kory: A national VITAMIN D campaign to get levels above 50 would have changed the face of Covid! […]
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Who keep releasing all these diseases?
Maybe we should close the Alaska border and keep all the sick 3rd worlders out and keep our population safe and healthy.
The risk to pregnant women should be noted ……
We’re you that concerned with forcing pregnant women to get the Covid shot?
Women who got the Covid shot gave 300% more miscarriages.
Part of the Master Plan?
PureBlood for Life
“Measles Spotted?” Nice play on words, Suzanne. One whole case of measles? Was the positive test a screening test with a 50 percent false positive rate? Was it confirmed at the state virology lab in Fairbanks? Please, more solid information needed before we start with the fear porn, don’t you realize what effect this has on Whidbey?
Oh, but I do. – sd
Always happy to oblige. And those who disagree with me never to fail to show up either.
Measles is showing up again across the nation at a much higher rate than it should. Wonder why?
Leftists allowing unfettered border crossings with zero questions asked?
Leftists claiming the MMR vaccine causes autism?
A combination of the two most likely.