The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday there is a confirmed case of the measles in Cabarrus County, bringing the state’s total to eight since late December.
It comes after the state confirmed two additional cases among unvaccinated siblings in Buncombe County. Both cases are connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
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According to the NCDHHS’s measles dashboard, all eight of North Carolina’s measles cases are among people aged 17 or younger.
The NCDHHS recommends people 1 year and older receive a measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.
“Getting vaccinated against measles continues to be the most important step we can take to protect ourselves and our loved ones,” said NCDHHS State Epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore in a previous news release. “It is important to check with your health care provider to ensure you are current with all your vaccines.”