The Moore County Health Department has been notified that a person infected with measles visited a public location in Moore County while contagious.
An out-of-state traveler who has been confirmed to have measles visited the Legacy Golf Course Pro Shop (12615 US Highway 15-501, Aberdeen, N.C.) on March 11, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Individuals who were present at this location during that time may have been exposed to the virus.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left the area. Vaccination and isolation are key to limiting disease spread.
What You Should Do:
If you were at the Legacy Golf Course Pro Shop during the identified timeframe:
• Check your vaccination status. Individuals who have not received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine or are unsure of their immunity may be at higher risk. The North Carolina Division of Public Health’s (NCDPH) measles immunity check tool is also available for preliminary guidance on personal measles immunity status.
• Monitor for symptoms through April 1, 2026 (21 days after exposure). Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure but can appear up to 21 days later. Symptoms include:
o High fever
o Cough
o Runny nose
o Red, watery eyes
o Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots), appearing two to three days after symptoms begin
o A red, raised, and blotchy rash that typically begins on the face and spreads downward to the trunk and other extremities three to five days after symptoms begin
Call ahead before seeking medical care. If you develop symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or the Moore County Health Department before visiting a clinic or hospital to prevent further exposure to others.
Laboratory testing is not recommended for people who were exposed unless they develop symptoms of measles, including fever and rash.
The best protection against measles is the MMR vaccine. Two doses are approximately 97% effective at preventing measles infection. Moore County Health Department encourages anyone age 1 or older who is not vaccinated to talk with a healthcare provider about getting immunized.
Additional Information
You can find more information about measles, including other potential measles exposure locations across North Carolina, through the NCDPH measles dashboard at:
https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/communicable-disease/measles
If you believe you may have been exposed during the timeframe listed above or have questions about measles exposure, please contact the Moore County Health Department at 910-947-3300 during normal business hours and ask to speak to a Communicable Disease Nurse. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Public health officials are working to identify and notify individuals who may have been directly exposed and will continue to monitor the situation closely. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of measles in Moore County.
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Via Moore County Health Department.
