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 ...

The first case of measles in North Carolina this year was reported last month, and doctors say an outbreak in the state is expected due to low vaccination rates in some parts of the state. Nearly 93% ...

As children across North Carolina return to school this month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of overall health and ...

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

Recent national data shows a decrease in vaccination rates and an increase in exemptions, as health officials urge parents to ...

There were 118 cases in 2017, and only 86 the year before that. Measles is an airborne virus that spreads through coughing and sneezing. Symptoms show up in 10-14 days after exposure.

Health officials in Illinois and North Dakota say their states' measles outbreaks are over, pointing to a continuing slowdown of measles spread in the U.S. during vaccine-preventable disease's ...