State's first case of measles reported in Guilford, Forsyth visitor

North Carolina has its first confirmed case of measles this year. 

State health officials say the case involves a young person who visited Forsyth and Guilford counties last week.

The child, who was not identified, was traveling from a country where measles outbreaks have been recently reported.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recommends that all unvaccinated individuals one year or older get a measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them.

Symptoms include fever and rash, and can start one to three weeks after being exposed.