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Caldwell County schedules Feb. 12 MMR clinic as health leaders warn of measles resurgence and severe flu season
Summary
County health staff announced an MMR clinic Feb. 12 and highlighted rising measles cases and a severe 2025–26 influenza season, urging vaccination and surveillance; staff also reported new features in the Athena patient app and progress on the 2025 annual health report.
Caldwell County Health Department announced an MMR clinic for the public on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the health department, and urged residents to check vaccine status and get vaccinated as needed.
Dr. Pickton, who delivered the clinic’s clinical update, said measles remains highly contagious and that recent case counts nationally and regionally show renewed risk. “There were 2,267 cases of measles in 2025,” he said, citing recent surveillance figures, and he urged residents to seek vaccination. He described the typical measles course and complications, noting children under 5, adults over 20 and immunocompromised people face higher risks.
Jordan Jeffries,…
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