To keep the public informed, NCDHHS has launched a new Measles Cases and Outbreaks Dashboard. The dashboard will be updated around noon twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, with new case and exposure information. To protect privacy, no personal details about people who are sick will be shared.
Topics Related to Vaccines and Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
North Carolina has reported its first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season. An adult in the western part of the state died from flu complications in early October.
“This is a sad reminder that flu infections can be serious and, in some cases, even fatal. We encourage everyone to take preventative measures against flu and other respiratory illnesses like getting your yearly flu shot, regularly washing your hands, covering your cough and staying home when sick to avoid infecting others.”
— State Epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore
Starting in April, wildlife officials will be dropping rabies vaccine baits in western North Carolina to help protect people, pets and wildlife from rabies. NCDHHS is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on this effort.
Pharmacies in NC can now give COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription after a short discussion on the benefits and risks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its recommendations to allow this change.
Due to this update, NCDHHS ended standing orders that allowed pharmacies to give COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions. These orders are now not needed with the updated CDC recommendations.
As children across NC get ready to head back to school, it's a good time to make sure they are up to date on vaccines.
Children and teens are more susceptible to certain diseases. Vaccines help protect your child and keep them healthy so they can learn and grow.
Why vaccines matter"Health care providers and families have the same goal: A healthy future for all our children. Vaccines are an essential piece of child, teen and family well-being."
-NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai
North Carolina is working to prevent measles during a national increase in cases. Here's how to protect yourself and others.
Preparing family for summer camps and back-to-school requirements? It's now easier to find free childhood vaccines for eligible children.
A new interactive map through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program makes it easy to find nearby providers. You can search by city or ZIP code and connect with local VFC providers who offer free vaccines.
North Carolina is working to prevent measles during a national increase in cases. Here's how to protect yourself and others.
Protect yourself and others with vaccines, testing and treatment, and these five tips to stop the spread.