Person infected with measles visited the county recently

ASHEBORO — Last week, Randolph County Public Health released an alert that it was informed of a measles case in a person that traveled through Randolph County while infectious. 

No additional information about this case will be released to protect the individual’s privacy, but here is when and where it occurred:

■ Tot Hill Farm Golf Club Pro Shop, 3185 Tot Hill Farm Road, Asheboro, NC 27204

■ Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8 a.m.-noon.

If you think you may have been exposed during the time frame listed above and have never been vaccinated against measles (MMR vaccine), you can call 336-318-6885 and ask to speak to a communicable disease nurse to assess your measles risk.

Background info on measles

RCPH reports that vaccination and isolation are key to limiting disease spread. Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. 

The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person was present. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7 to 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).

■ Cough.

■ Runny nose.

■ 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 can also cause complications including diarrhea, pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and suppression of the immune system.

If you think you’re infected ... 

If symptoms develop, individuals should call ahead before visiting a doctor’s office or emergency department so precautions can be taken to prevent additional exposures. 

Laboratory testing is not recommended for people who were exposed unless they develop symptoms of measles, including fever and rash. 

Vaccination remains the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death from measles. The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is safe and highly effective. Two doses provide the best protection. Randolph County Public Health encourages anyone who is not vaccinated to talk with a healthcare provider about getting immunized. 

For more information about measles, visit dph.ncdhhs.gov/measles.