NCDHHS shares new measles dashboard and 2 more cases in NC
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday two additional cases of measles in unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County. To protect the family, no other additional information will be released.
These newest cases bring the total number of North Carolina measles to seven since late December. Both cases are connected to the ongoing outbreak in Spartanburg County.
On Tuesday, health officials in South Carolina announced 124 new measles cases bringing the total for the outbreak to 434.
To keep the public informed, NCDHHS has launched a new measles case and outbreaks dashboard. This will be updated on Tuesdays and Fridays with new case and exposure information.
NCDHHS continues to recommend all unvaccinated individuals ages one year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and others.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease. Symptoms usually begin 7-14 days after exposure but can appear up to 21 days after exposure. Those exposed may experience a rash that is red and raised, high fever, cough, itchy eyes, runny nose, and tiny white spots in the mouth.
