Measles
| Measles is a very contagious disease that spreads through the air when someone coughs or sneezes. Measles can cause serious health problems, especially in children younger than 5 years old.
Common measles symptoms:
Use the Daily Health Check poster to check in with families about their child’s health and watch for symptoms. |
 View the NCDHHS March webinar on measles slides here. |
For more information about communicable diseases in child care in North Carolina, visit the Communicable Diseases Resources page to see resources such as:
- Communicable Disease and Exclusion Chart
- Communicable Disease Toolkit
- Reportable Diseases and Conditions in NC
- Sample policies
Measles Vaccine
- CDC Measles Vaccination
- According to CDC recommendations, children typically get the first dose of the measles vaccine at 12-15 months and the second dose at 4-6 years old. Adults should know their measles vaccine status to help protect young children who may not have had both doses of their measles vaccines yet.
- NCDHHS How to Locate Your Immunization Record
- NCDHHS Measles Information
- NCDHHS Immunization Requirements for Child Care Facilities
- In March, NCDHHS hosted a webinar on Child Care Measles Planning
- View the slides here.
- View the webinar recording here with the passcode: t1^Herv#
- Local Health Department contact information
- For more information about reporting communicable diseases, visit the Reportable Diseases and Conditions webpage.
- NCDHHS Measles Flyer for parents
- NCDHHS How to Locate Your Immunization Record
- CDC About Measles
- CDC Measles Vaccination
- CDC Measles Infographic
- Head Start: Measles
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Measles Toolkit
- City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health: Measles for Early Childhood Centers flyer
- Arizona Department of Health Services: Measles Flyer
References
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, May 29). About measles. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, January 17). Measles vaccination. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/vaccines/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fvpd%2Fmmr%2Fpublic%2Findex.html#cdc_vaccine_basics_get_vaccinated-why-getting-vaccinated-is-important