An unvaccinated child tested positive for measles in Polk
\nCounty, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday.<\/p>\n
NCDHHS said the child visited locations in Spartanburg
\nCounty, South Carolina, linked to a large ongoing measles outbreak in upstate
\nSouth Carolina.<\/p>\n
The child developed symptoms of measles before Christmas and
\nhas since recovered. The state is not releasing any other information about the
\nchild to protect the family\u2019s privacy.<\/p>\n
NCDHHS has been in communication with the South Carolina NCDHHS recommends people 1 year and older receive a measles \u201cGetting vaccinated against measles continues to be the most important step we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones,\u201d said NCDHHS State Epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore in a news release. \u201cIt is important to check with your health care provider to ensure you are current with all your vaccines.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\nDepartment of Public Health since the beginning of their measles response. This
\nis the second measles case recorded in North Carolina this year and the first
\nbelieved to be related to the South Carolina outbreak. North
\nCarolina\u2019s first measles case<\/a> this year involved an international traveler
\nin June.<\/p>\n
\nvaccination to protect themselves and those around them.<\/p>\n