First Mecklenburg County, NC measles case since 2018, linked to international travel.
A child in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, has been diagnosed with measles, the first case in the state since 2018. The infection likely occurred during international travel. Health officials are monitoring the situation and stress the importance of vaccination, as measles can lead to severe complications. Despite a global increase in cases, 94% of North Carolina kindergarteners were vaccinated in the 2022-2023 school year.
September 09, 2024
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