North Carolina confirmed its first measles case of 2025—a child who traveled from abroad.
The child visited airports, hotels, restaurants, and stores in Guilford and Forsyth counties.
Measles spreads through the air and stays active for 2 hours—even after the sick person leaves.
The first sign is usually a high fever, often over 101°F. It starts 7 to 14 days after exposure.
A dry cough often follows the fever. It spreads the virus even more.
Watery, red eyes and a runny nose appear next. These signs feel like a bad cold at first.
Look for tiny white spots inside the mouth—called Koplik spots. It’s a key measles sign.
A red rash starts on the face, then spreads to the body. It’s blotchy and itchy.
Stay home. Call your doctor before visiting a clinic. Don’t risk spreading measles to others. Image Prompt:
The MMR vaccine is safe and protects against measles. Get it if you’re unvaccinated.