RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake County Public Health said Tuesday that it had been notified that a person infected with measles visited several public places in Wake County while contagious.
Anyone who visited these locations during the dates and times listed below may have been exposed.
- O2 Fitness, 7801 Alexander Promenade Place, Raleigh, NC, 27617 from Feb. 5, 1:30-5:15 p.m.
- Everbowl, 7840 Alexander Promenade Place, Suite 125, Raleigh, NC, 27617 from Feb. 5, 3:30-5:45 p.m.
- Harris Teeter, 13210 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613 from Feb. 5, 5-7:10 p.m.
- Harris Teeter, 8345 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613 from Feb. 5, 5:15-7:35 p.m.
People who are not vaccinated or are unsure of their vaccination status should review their records, monitor for symptoms, and contact Wake County Public Health for guidance at (919) 250-4462.
Measles is a respiratory disease that is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It can also be transmitted through contact with secretions from the nose or mouth of an infected person. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person was present.
Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:
- High fever (may spike to more than 104 degrees)
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
- Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) two to three days after symptoms begin
- A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin
“Measles spreads easily, but it is also preventable,” said Rebecca Kaufman, Wake County Public Health Director. “The MMR vaccine has been used for decades and is both safe and highly effective. If you or your child is not up to date on vaccinations, now is the time to get protected. Vaccination not only protects you, but it also protects infants, older adults and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to serious complications.”
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