The benefits of vaccinations appear only if herd immunity occurs, which relies on 85% to 95% of the population being vaccinated, so Rep.

Proper hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, COVID-19 and the common cold are widespread during winter.

GASTONIA, N. C. (WTVD) -- A person while infected with measles traveled through Gaston County, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) The identity of the person will not be released to protect their privacy.