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North Carolina reports first measles case of 2025; Health officials urge vigilance as travel season peaks
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
What to know about measles
Since January 2025, more than 750 cases have been confirmed in Texas, with two deaths of children. In June 2025, North Carolina had its first confirmed case. Almost all infections have occurred in ...
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Measles update: Kernersville hotel closes 2 rooms, grocery contacts customers
"If you look at the number of places, unfortunately, there may be large numbers of people," State Epidemiologist Dr. Zack ...
Child visiting NC diagnosed with measles as vaccination rates decline
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The state health department confirmed a child visiting Guilford and Forsyth counties has the measles.
Triangle hospitals on the lookout for patients with measles after first reported case in NC
North Carolina hospitals are on high alert after confirming the state's first measles case in a young child from Greensboro. Health officials urge the public to monitor for symptoms, especially those ...
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Measles cases reported in Washington, Virginia
More measles cases have been reported in Washington state. Officials in Seattle-King County yesterday reported two measles infections in the same household, a child and an adult who were likely ...
Measles case in Triad renews debate over vaccines and public safety
As more parents question vaccines, the return of measles in North Carolina has both doctors and daycares urging renewed ...
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Another measles case at Dulles: What to do if you were exposed
The Virginia Department of Health tells us it was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Dulles International Airport on June 19.
Asheboro Fire Department responds to early morning fire
The Asheboro Fire Department and the Asheboro Police Department are responding to a working fire Thursday morning. The fire ...