Two Additional Measles Cases Confirmed in Buncombe County Children
By Marge | Published 2026-01-15T19:09:26.653Z
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Buncombe County confirms two new measles cases in siblings linked to the SC outbreak. Stay informed on symptoms, vaccination,
Buncombe County -- January 15, 2026: Two New Cases of Measles in Children Confirmed in Buncombe CountyBuncombe County Health and Human Services, in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), has confirmed two additional cases of measles in preschool- and school-aged siblings in Buncombe County. These cases bring the total number of measles cases identified in North Carolina to seven since late December, with five of t
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