Measles exposure reported in Wake County. Are you protected? What to know
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- Health officials confirmed a measles case at RDU Terminal 2 on Dec. 10.
- State records show 138 cases in nearby South Carolina as of Dec. 16, 2025.
- DHHS advises at-risk travelers to check vaccination status and get MMR
Between an ongoing measles outbreak in upstate South Carolina and a reported measles case at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday, North Carolina is bracing for a measles outbreak.
South Carolina’s health agency reported 138 measles cases as of Dec. 16 — 135 of them in Spartanburg County.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday afternoon it knew of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through RDU Terminal 2 on Dec. 10, The News & Observer reported.
The N&O gathered a list of stories to help you stay informed on the latest about measles cases and other respiratory illnesses spiking in the wintertime.
1. Measles exposure incident reported at RDU airport, state health agency says
The person lives in another state, DHHS said. Those at risk include anyone in Terminal 2 between 4 and 8 a.m. on Dec. 10. Read more about what DHHS knows and the tips they have for protecting yourself. | Updated Dec. 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Twumasi Duah-Mensah
2. NC could see a measles outbreak soon. We talked to infectious disease experts
We spoke to two infectious disease experts at UNC who told us it’s only a matter of time before North Carolina sees a measles outbreak. Tips about how to tell if you have measles, how to prevent getting it and if you need a vaccine booster. | Updated Dec. 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kimberly Tutuska
3. How to check if you already got a measles/MMR vaccine in NC
There are several places you can check for records on if you ever got a measles/MMR vaccine, according to the medical director of UNC Medical Center’s Department of Infection Prevention Dr. David Weber. Read on to find out what you need to do if you can’t find any records of if you got vaccinated. | Updated Dec. 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kimberly Tutuska
4. Viral illness has killed 11 people in NC, including a child. And it’s not measles.
Measles isn’t the only respiratory illness threatening the health of North Carolinians. Read to find out about the virus DHHS is urging people to get vaccinated against, why WakeMed and other hospitals are restricting visitors in the winter months and the similarities and differences between the 11 people who died. | Updated Dec. 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Richard Stradling
This story was originally published December 19, 2025 at 7:58 AM.
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