NCDHHS Shares Provider Guidance, Updates as Measles Cases Rise

NCDHHS continues to recommend all unvaccinated individuals ages one year and older receive the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine

NCDHHS also recommends health care providers consider early vaccination for infants 6-11 months of age residing in, or spending time in, areas of North Carolina where measles transmission is occurring

• • Buncombe County
  • The Charlotte Metropolitan area, including the following counties:
    • Cabarrus
    • Gaston
    • Iredell
    • Lincoln
    • Mecklenburg
    • Rowan
    • Union

Laboratory testing is not recommended for people who were exposed unless they develop symptoms of measles

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Syndromic Trends

Cardiology/EKG follow up

No Association Between mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Autism in Children

Various issues with both Chemistry analyzers have resulted in significant intermittent delays

Meeting with the vendor to discuss Corrective Action Plans

(there have been numerous parts replaced since going live in October)

Flu positivity from all molecular respiratory tests for January 2026 was 20.3% (December 2025 was 24.6%)

On Demand Lab Project (Cash Priced Labs) now Live as of January 14, 2026

Update on the status of our new MRI unit

We will be having applications from February 9- February 13

Radiologist turnaround times

Radiologist Liaison

Any additional concerns from providers?

Sam Britt, MD – President 2026

Christina Hardin Dial, MD – Secretary/Treasurer

Planning Meeting Report (2/3/26)

Upcoming Meetings 2/24 in Lumberton – Adelio’s 6:00 pm

UNC Health SE Family Medicine PD Interview

Kodanda “Shalini” R. Valusa

New weight loss clinic