Measles exposures were reported at public places in Wake County, NC.
Measles exposures were reported at public places in Wake County, NC.
Someone with measles visited stores, restaurants & fitness centers.
Someone with measles visited stores, restaurants & fitness centers.
Measles spreads very easily through the air.
Measles spreads very easily through the air.
It travels when someone coughs, sneezes, or even talks.
It travels when someone coughs, sneezes, or even talks.
Officials listed times at several locations so people can check if they were there.
Officials listed times at several locations so people can check if they were there.
Fever, cough, runny nose and rash may appear 7–21 days after exposure.
Fever, cough, runny nose and rash may appear 7–21 days after exposure.
Ask parents about vaccination records and school requirements.
Ask parents about vaccination records and school requirements.
The MMR vaccine prevents measles and keeps others safe.
The MMR vaccine prevents measles and keeps others safe.
What causes a virus to spread? Let’s explore germs and immune systems.
What causes a virus to spread? Let’s explore germs and immune systems.
Try a “Health & Safety” worksheet about germs and how to protect yourself.
Try a “Health & Safety” worksheet about germs and how to protect yourself.
Check vaccination status. Talk to a doctor if you’re unsure.
Check vaccination status. Talk to a doctor if you’re unsure.
When everyone is vaccinated, the whole community is safer.
When everyone is vaccinated, the whole community is safer.
Measles was rare in the U.S. but it can return if people aren’t vaccinated.
Measles was rare in the U.S. but it can return if people aren’t vaccinated.
Understanding diseases helps kids stay healthy and curious.
Understanding diseases helps kids stay healthy and curious.
Keep watching health updates, and stay informed.
Keep watching health updates, and stay informed.
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