Call your doctor or clinic right away if you see symptoms
- Your doctor or clinic will let you know if you need to come in for a visit.
- Measles is very contagious and you don't want to give it to someone in a waiting room. It's important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go. They will give you instructions for what to do so that you don't spread measles.

Updated Measles Specimen Collection and Shipment Infographic
A revised two‑page Measles Specimen Collection and Shipment infographic is now available from the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH). This update reflects feedback from recent submitters. Please note that measles testing guidance and specimen acceptability at NCSLPH have not changed.
Local healthcare providers who collect specimens for measles testing should review and use this updated document via Measles (Rubeola) Resources for Health Care Providers | Division of Public Health.
For questions, contact NCSLPH Customer Service at 919‑733‑3937.