Arkansas Measles Exposure Locations

If you were at any of the locations during the dates and times listed below, you may have been exposed to measles. People exposed to measles typically develop symptoms up to 21 days after exposure. If you have been exposed, monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure. Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that usually starts along the hair and face and spreads downward over the body. 

If you were at one of these locations during the exposure window and develop symptoms, immediately contact your health care provider by phone. If you do not have a provider, call your nearest hospital emergency department and explain that you may have been exposed to measles and are now experiencing symptoms. Calling ahead helps prevent additional exposures. 

The list below includes only the locations of potential exposures that the ADH has been made aware of. Beyond the date(s) and time(s) listed, there is no known ongoing risk of exposure at any of the listed locations. 

Number of Measles Cases 2025Last Updated
3April 18, 2025

Faulkner County

LocationDate and Time
Arkansas Pediatrics of ConwayApril 7, 2025 from 9:10 to 11:25 a.m. and 4 to 6:45 p.m.

Pulaski County

LocationDate and Time
Arkansas Children’s Emergency DepartmentApril 8, 2025 from 11:49 a.m. to 5:59 p.m.
Arkansas Children’s Emergency DepartmentApril 9, 2025 from 1:15 to 8:40 p.m.

Saline County

LocationDate and Time
Baptist Health Urgent Care on Military Rd. in Benton, ARApril 6, 2025 from 3:30 to 6:09 p.m.
Saline Memorial Hospital Emergency DepartmentApril 6, 2025 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Benton Family ClinicApril 8, 2025 from, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sebastian County

LocationDate and Time
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, 7301 Rogers Avenue in Fort SmithApril 19, 2025 from 11 a.m to 6 p.m.
Best Friend Pet Clinic, 4400 Rogers Avenue Suite C in Fort SmithApril 21, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Measles Update: Get The Latest Measles Information Here

Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious, acute viral infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Some people think of measles as just a rash and fever that clears up in a few days; however, measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5-years-old.

The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles.