NC reports new measles case and urges vaccination.

North Carolina health officials reported a new measles case in Rutherford County, raising the state's total to five, and said individuals who may have been exposed have been notified.

North Carolina health officials reported a new measles case in Rutherford County, the state Department of Health and Human Services said. The case brings the total in North Carolina to five since late December. Officials reported that the new case has no known source of exposure. They also reported that people who may have been exposed have been notified and that vaccination was recommended for unvaccinated people aged one year and older. Known details: - A new measles case was reported in Rutherford County. - The state total is now five cases since late December. - The source of exposure for the new case is unknown, officials reported. - Individuals who may have been exposed have been notified. - Officials reported a recommendation that unvaccinated persons aged 1 year and older receive the measles vaccine. Summary: Officials noted the case increases the state total to five and that exposed individuals have been notified. They emphasized vaccination as a public health measure. Undetermined at this time.