As measles cases tick higher, many NC counties could see outbreaks

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 509

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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North Carolina is now seeing local transmission of measles.

The state has reported 11 cases of measles since December, mainly in the western part of the state. In most cases, the patients had visited South Carolina, where a substantial outbreak of measles is underway.

However, the North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services says there’s now at least one case of community spread, and low vaccination rates could put some counties at risk of …

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