WAKE COUNTY, N.C. -- A case of measles has been confirmed.

  • One case of measles reported in Wake County.
  • Person started showing measles symptoms after returning from traveling internationally.
  • Those vaccinated for measles have no need to fear.

The Wake County Human Services Department said the person confirmed started showing symptoms after returning from international travel.

Health officials say if you have been vaccinated for the disease, you are good for life. But if not, the disease is highly contagious.

People may have been exposed to measles at these locations:

  • WakeMed Physician Practices in the WakeMed Garner Healthplex Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m.    
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus: Children’s Emergency Department, Adult Emergency Department (D-Bay), Chest Pain Unit and Imaging Friday, June 8 from 11 p.m. through Saturday, June 9 at 7 a.m.    
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus: Children’s Emergency Department, Adult Emergency Department (D-Bay), Chest Pain Unit and Imaging Sunday, June 10 from 8:30 p.m. through Monday, June 11 at 3 a.m.    
  • WakeMed Physician Practices in the WakeMed Garner Healthplex Monday, June 11 from 1 p.m. through 5:30 p.m.    
  • Duke University Hospital Emergency Department, Durham Wednesday, June 13 from 3:30 p.m. through Thursday, June 14 at 1 a.m.

Symptoms typically begin with a fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes.

If you think you were exposed, call your doctor immediately.

Health officials ask you to call before showing up to avoid putting others at risk.

As for the current case, officials say the person is at home and staying isolated. 

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