Health officials in North Carolina are sounding alarms as the state witnesses a significant increase in measles cases, now totaling 18 since December. Recent reports indicate potential exposures at various locations in Wake County, including multiple businesses in Raleigh, as well as in Charlotte and Union County, which has confirmed its first measles case in three decades. The Division of Public Health is actively urging unvaccinated residents to get the MMR vaccine amid growing concerns over vaccine hesitancy. Mecklenburg County has issued exposure notices for several local establishments, while pediatricians highlight the importance of vaccination as the illness re-emerges as a public health threat. With continuing reports of cases and exposure alerts, the public is encouraged to stay informed and take preventive measures.