Measles
Information about measles outbreaks and prevention
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North Carolina's kindergarten vaccination rates show vulnerability to measles amid US outbreaks
North Carolina students are returning to class this fall amid outbreaks of measles across the U.S. PolitiFact examines kindergarten vaccination trends across the nation.
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Fact-check: Did illegal immigration cause US measles outbreak?
"[T]he reason why we have seen a measles outbreak in certain parts of the country is because of rampant illegal immigration into the United States from the previous administration," Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds said Aug. 23 on CBS News’ “Face the Nation."
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Officials warn of possible measles exposure at Holiday Inn in Asheville
Officials said anyone who was at the Holiday Inn at 435 Smokey Park Highway in Asheville on Aug. 26 from 1 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.
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Two people in Pennsylvania die from measles
These are the first U.S. deaths from measles reported in 2026 and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
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Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine: Why it's combined and how it could change
President Donald Trump’s repeated calls to “break up the MMR shot” and “take them separately” might have Americans wondering whether they can get separate shots and how and why the vaccines were ever combined. Here are some answers to common MMR vaccine questions.
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There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it has logged more than 2,300 cases of measles as of Thursday. Major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona have contributed to the rise. ...
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A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive vaccination rates
The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended, state health officials announced Monday.
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Wake County childcare centers take preventive measures as measles cases rise
The Method Child Development Center in Wake County is increasing its cleaning efforts and tightening the collection of vaccination records to prevent the spread of measles.
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Person infected with measles visited golf courses in Cumberland and Moore counties, officials warn
People may have been exposed to measles at golf courses in Cumberland and Moore counties, according to public health officials.
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Wake County outlines measles response plan for schools
Health leaders in Wake County detailed their preparation and response plan if a measles case were to find its way into Wake County Schools.
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Inside the state lab guiding North Carolina’s measles response
With at least 23 measles cases reported in North Carolina since December, critical public health decisions begin inside the State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. Scientists there confirm high-risk cases, shaping how officials notify the public and limit further spread.
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North Carolina with reported 24 measles cases since December
The number of confirmed measles cases in North Carolina now sits at 24 after one new case was reported.
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Measles case reported in Johnston County as North Carolina total rises to 21
North Carolina has reported 21 measles cases since December, including three new cases this week. Health officials say most infections involve unvaccinated children and warn the highly contagious virus could continue spreading.
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The measles vaccine is required in NC schools. Here's what to know
North Carolina public schools require students get the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, but families can ask for an exemption, so it's not safe to assume every student in your child's classroom has been vaccinated.
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North Carolina measles vaccination rates: See how your county, school ranks
North Carolina has a kindergarten immunization data dashboard and map showing county-by-county vaccination rates for all vaccines required for kindergarten students across the state. You can even search by school. There is also a dashboard estimating measles vaccination rates by school.
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Measles exposures confirmed in multiple Triangle counties; unvaccinated most at risk
In Wake County, someone infected with measles visited five locations in Raleigh on Feb. 5. In Durham, those exposures came at three known locations on Feb. 6. And someone came to the emergency room Feb. 7 in Johnston County with measles.
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Mecklenburg County warns of measles exposure at two separate locations
Mecklenburg County Public Health said anyone who may have visited Vista Auction and Lidl on Jan. 29-30 may have been exposed to measles. Visitors during specific times should monitor for symptoms.
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15 in NC have had measles this winter; 1 in hospital
State data shows all but one of the people who got measles in North Carolina this winter were under the age of 17. Seventy-four percent of them had not been vaccinated.
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Texas immigration facility on lockdown after two measles cases confirmed
A Texas immigration facility is under lockdown following the confirmation of two measles cases, raising health concerns and prompting quarantine measures. Officials are working to contain the outbreak while ensuring the safety of detainees and staff.
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Nash County leaders warn of potential measles exposure at UNC Health Nash
The Nash County Health Department is alerting the public after an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally tested positive for measles following a visit to the UNC Health Nash Emergency Department.
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Nash County leaders warn of potential measles exposure at UNC Health Nash
The Nash County Health Department is alerting the public after an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally tested positive for measles following a visit to the UNC Health Nash Emergency Department.
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700+ cases, 500 in quarantine as measles spreads in South Carolina
An outbreak of measles which has sickened almost 800 people is the largest cluster of the disease in the United States in decades.
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South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas' 2025 total, with little sign of slowing
The measles outbreak in South Carolina has surpassed the recorded case count in Texas’ 2025 outbreak. Health officials have logged almost 600 new cases in just over a month, for a total of 789. The U.S. national case count is nearing 20% of the 2025 total in just one month. Another large outbreak...
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Confirmed measles case on Clemson University's main campus amidst outbreak in South Carolina
In a press release published Saturday, Clemson officials were informed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health that an individual affiliated with the university was confirmed to have measles.
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Cabarrus County measles case pushes state's total to 8 since late December 2025
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a new case of measles in Cabarrus County, bringing the state's total to eight cases since late December.
