Measles Hotline Opens in Buncombe After Confirmed Cases
By Marge | Published 2026-01-09T18:24:28.236Z
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Buncombe County establishes a measles hotline and vaccination clinic following three confirmed cases. Health officials urge residents with questions or concerns to call 828-250-6100 to prevent further spread.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — January 9, 2026: Buncombe County has established a measles hotline and a dedicated vaccination clinic in response to three confirmed cases of the highly contagious disease, health officials announced Tuesday. The moves are aimed at preventing further spread and providing accessible information to concerned residents.Measles Hotline ActivatedThe measles hotline, reachable at 828-250-6100, is staffed by public health nurses and is available to answer questions about measles symp