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Contact Information

  • Jennifer McCracken, Health Director
  • (828) 695-5800
  • Contact via email
  • Main Location:3070 11th Avenue Drive SE Hickory, NC 28602

Measles for Health Care Providers

As of February 2026, there is an ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina and additional cases in several North Carolina counties. Nearly all cases are in people who have not been vaccinated for measles.

Measles Information for the Public and Other Groups

General Measles Preparation and Response Resources

NCDHHS Memos to Providers

Catawba County Public Health Memos to Providers

Reporting Potential or Confirmed Cases of Measles

Health care providers are required by North Carolina law to report cases of measles within 24 hours to the local health department. Providers should report both suspected/probable and laboratory-confirmed cases.

Where to report

  • Catawba County Public Health’s Communicable Disease Team: Call (828) 695-5823 (available 8 AM to 5 PM) or fax (828) 695-5103. You can also call (828) 695-5800 and ask for a Communicable Disease Nurse.
  • North Carolina’s Communicable Disease Branch (available 24/7): Call (919) 733-3419

North Carolina’s Communicable Disease Reporting Form: https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/docs/ConfidentialCommunicableDiseaseReport_Part1.pdf

Catawba County Public Health is a resource for local providers to help them make the best decisions for the health of their staff and patients. If you need additional guidance or have questions about testing, vaccinations, quarantine and isolation, call our Communicable Disease Team at (828) 695-5823.