FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has been notified of a measles exposure at a public location in Cumberland County. The exposure is linked to an individual who tested positive for measles. The individual is not a Cumberland County resident. There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Cumberland County.
EXPOSURE DATE & LOCATION
Individuals may have been exposed at the following location on Friday, March 13, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.:
Individuals who visited this location during this time should monitor for symptoms through Friday, April 10, 2026.
Public health officials are actively conducting contact tracing to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed.
If an individual thinks they may have been exposed to measles, or if they received a text notification, they are encouraged to check their immunity status, monitor for symptoms and follow the steps listed below. Text messages will come from 984-400-0729.
Individuals who visited the location listed above, during the listed timeframe, and have not been contacted, should call the Cumberland County Department of Public Health at 910-433-3813 for guidance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Individuals who develop symptoms should contact their doctor, hospital or urgent care provider before visiting in person. This precautionary measure helps prevent additional exposure to others.
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Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles
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Exposed individuals should monitor for symptoms through April 10, 2026
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If symptoms develop, healthcare providers should be contacted and contact with others should be limited
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Parents and guardians should ensure children are up to date on recommended immunizations
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Individuals who are unsure of their vaccination status should contact their healthcare provider or use this online quiz
ABOUT MEASLES
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. Symptoms typically begin 7 to 14 days after exposure, but may appear up to 21 days later, and may include:
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High fever (may exceed 104°F)
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Cough
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Runny nose
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Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
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Tiny white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots)
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A red, blotchy rash that begins on the face and spreads to the body
Laboratory testing is not recommended unless symptoms develop. Individuals who were exposed should monitor for symptoms, particularly fever and rash, for up to 21 days.
Visit the NC Department of Health and Human Services measles dashboard for more information. A list of FAQs is also available at dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/communicable-disease/measles.
For information about CCDPH and its programs and services, visit cumberlandcountync.gov/health or follow on social media by searching @CumberlandCountyPublicHealth.