Pender County Health Department is closely monitoring an increase in measles cases across North Carolina and surrounding states. No cases have been confirmed in Pender County as of January 26, 2026.
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. Protect your family and your community. Measles spreads through the air when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for 2 hours after a person with measles leaves the space. It is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles and are not protected by vaccination will also become infected. For More Information, Click Here.