NC health officials track rising measles and whooping cough cases amid shifting federal vaccine policies and growing public concern ...

NCDHHS emphasizes the importance of vaccinations amidst rising measles and whooping cough cases as the new school year ...

Measles, a highly contagious virus, is spreading rapidly across the U.S., meaning an outbreak in North Carolina is bound to happen soon, experts say. As of Wednesday, July 16, there were more than ...

More than 1 in 10 kindergartners are not up to date on their vaccinations in one Charlotte-area county, data shows.

North Carolina reported its first measles case of 2025 in Forsyth County. Measles vaccine offers 93–97% protection after one or two MMR doses. Experts warn low-immunity areas may face outbreaks ...

Measles, a highly contagious virus, is spreading rapidly across the U.S., meaning an outbreak in North Carolina is bound to happen soon, experts say. As of Wednesday, July 16, there were more than ...

According to the state health department, last year North Carolina saw the highest number of reported whooping cough cases in ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reminding families to prioritize vaccinations as a key ...

"We’re seeing cases (of whooping cough) in all age groups, with the highest frequency among school-aged children (55% of cases) but the highest rate among infants," James Werner, a spokesman ...

Officials are concerned about immunization rates as school gets back in session; new litters of red wolves bring hope for the endangered animal; and an audit ...

According to WSPA in Spartanburg, S.C., North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials have already ...

Kansas health officials say measles is still active in the state, but no new cases have been reported since early July.