A child visiting North Carolina has been diagnosed with measles, the first case in the state in 2025.
The child visited several public locations in Forsyth and Guilford counties, including PTI Airport, Greensboro Science Center, and Sleep Inn in Kernersville.
NCDHHS recommends anyone who visited these locations to check their immunization records and ensure they are up-to-date on the MMR vaccine.
Measles symptoms include high fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Complications are more severe for babies, young children, and pregnant individuals.
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. Why does this matter? Measles is highly contagious, and outbreaks can occur rapidly in unvaccinated populations. Ensuring you and your family are vaccinated protects not only yourselves but also vulnerable members of the community.
The NCDHHS has identified several locations where potential exposure occurred:
PTI Airport in Greensboro: Thursday, June 19 from 11:30 p.m. - Friday, June 20 at 1:30 a.m.
Sleep Inn, 1406 Heartland Drive in Kernersville:
Thursday, June 19 from 11:30 p.m. - Friday, June 20 at 2:50 p.m.
Friday, June 20, from 5:15 p.m. - Saturday, June 21 at 11:35 a.m.
Saturday, June 21 from 5:30 p.m. - Sunday, June 22 at 12:20 p.m.
McDonalds, 14000 Heartland Drive in Kernersville: Morning of Friday, June 20
Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro: Friday, June 20 from 1:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Ice Cream Shop at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, Greensboro: Friday, June 20 from 4:40 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Greensboro Partee Shack, 3712 South Holden Road, Greensboro: Saturday, June 21 from 10:15 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Lowes Foods, 240 Market View Drive, Kernersville: Saturday, June 21 from 4:50 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.
Measles spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can live in the air for up to two hours. Symptoms typically appear 7-21 days after exposure. If you were at any of these locations during the specified times, review your vaccination records and contact your healthcare provider for guidance. Getting vaccinated is crucial to prevent the spread of measles. 
Q: What are the symptoms of measles?
Symptoms include high fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Small, white spots may appear in the mouth.
Q: How can I prevent measles?
The best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine.
Q: What should I do if I think I've been exposed?
Review your immunization records, and if you are not immune, contact your doctor and stay home for 21 days after exposure.
If you visited the listed locations, check your immunization records and contact your doctor.
Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and others from measles.
Be aware of measles symptoms and seek medical attention if you develop them.
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