Measles Alert: 5 Things For Mall Of America Visitors To Know

BLOOMINGTON, MN — If you visited the Mall of America on May 24 between 5 and 9 p.m., the Minnesota Department of Health says you may have been exposed to measles.

A child with a confirmed case of measles was infectious during that time, and health officials are urging the public to take specific steps to prevent further spread of the virus.

Here are five things you should do now if you were at the MOA that evening:

1. Check the Date

Were you at the Mall of America on Saturday, May 24 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.? If so, you may have been exposed to measles and should take action.

2. Know the Symptoms

Measles symptoms typically appear 8 to 12 days after exposure, so watch for signs between May 31 and June 14. Early symptoms include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Watery eyes
• Followed by a rash that spreads from head to toe

3. Call Ahead If You're Sick

If you develop symptoms, do not go directly to a clinic or hospital. Instead, call your healthcare provider first so they can take steps to protect others if you need to be seen.

4. Check Your Vaccine Status

People who are unvaccinated or unsure of their measles immunity are most at risk. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is highly effective and given in two doses during childhood.

Check your status using Minnesota’s "Find My Immunization Record" tool or contact your provider.

5. Be Aware: Measles Is Spreading

The child involved in the Mall of America case is unvaccinated, had no known exposure, and had not traveled, meaning the source of infection is unknown. That raises concerns about undetected spread in the community, health officials say.

This case is one of two new, unrelated measles infections confirmed recently in Minnesota, bringing the state’s total to four cases in 2025.