The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2025. The infected child, who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties, became ill while traveling from a country experiencing active measles outbreaks.
To protect the family’s privacy, health officials are not releasing additional personal details. NCDHHS is working closely with both the Forsyth and Guilford County health departments to determine where and when the public may have been exposed.
Health officials are urging all individuals age one and older to confirm their vaccination status and receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine if unvaccinated. The vaccine is considered the best protection against measles, a highly contagious viral illness.
The departments are identifying specific dates and locations of potential exposure. Those who may have visited the listed areas during those times should review their immunization records or consult their healthcare provider.
Measles symptoms may appear between seven and 21 days after exposure and typically include fever and rash. Anyone experiencing symptoms is urged to call their doctor before arriving at a medical facility to reduce the risk of exposing others.
While the recommended timeframe for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) has passed for most, individuals at high risk—including infants, pregnant women, and the immunocompromised—should contact their doctor or local health department to determine if further action is necessary.
Health officials continue to monitor the situation and stress the importance of vaccination to prevent further spread.
You can find out more info on NCDHHS’s measles and measles prevention site here.
