Rolette County Public Health District

02/16/2026

The 2026 N.D. measles case count rose over the weekend to 6 confirmed cases, including 5 in Pembina Co. and 1 in Williams Co. One person is hospitalized; four are over age 19. There are numerous public exposure locations that people contagious with measles visited. Others present at the identified locations on the dates and identified time spans could have been exposed to measles. See details and what to do if you were exposed to measles at hhs.nd.gov/measles.

Unvaccinated people are most at risk. However, as more measles cases circulate in the community, communities lose the benefit of community immunity (herd immunity), which is achieved when more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated. This puts everyone at higher risk, especially the very young, individuals who are older, or immune compromised, and those who cannot be vaccinated for other health reasons.

02/14/2026

A great way to examine the benefits of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination is to compare the risks associated with both vaccination and measles infection. Evidence shows that measles infections poses far more risks to children than vaccination does.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective at preventing disease and protect against severe complications of measles. Be sure to check that you and your family are up-to-date on MMR vaccination and consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions.

Find measles information and resources at bit.ly/ciremeasles

02/14/2026

Another measles case was confirmed in Pembina Co. Check your vaccination status by contacting your health provider or visiting www.hhs.nd.gov/IRR. The MMR vaccine offers the best protection against measles. Pembina Co. Public Health is holding a vaccination clinic Saturday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-noon at their office. Please call 701-265-4248 for an appointment time. Individuals who are sick should stay home and should call their health provider before going in to be tested or treated for complications. This protects others. Learn more at hhs.nd.gov/measles.

02/14/2026

Anyone who was present at these locations should take the following precautions:

Those who are vaccinated with at least one dose of MMR/MMRV vaccine or have presumptive immunity to measles do not need to quarantine but should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after their last exposure.
Those who are unvaccinated against measles (no doses of MMR/MMRV vaccine) and do not have presumptive immunity to measles are recommended to quarantine (stay home) and to monitor for symptoms for 21 days after their last exposure.

The list of exposures across the state are listed at this website.
https://www.hhs.nd.gov/immunizations/measles

This page contains information about measles, measles data, resources for schools and child care facilities on measles, measles resources for healthcare providers, measles vaccine, MMR and MMRV vaccine information

02/13/2026

Measles can be fatal.

Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

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02/12/2026

02/12/2026

Rolette County Public Health District will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in obervance of Presidents Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

02/12/2026

A measles case has been confirmed among an unvaccinated individual in Pembina County. Members of the public who were present at the following Pembina County and Grand Forks County locations on these dates and at these times may have been exposed.

📍Charras and Tequila Mexican Cuisine, 3915 32nd Ave. S. in Grand Forks on Feb. 4, between noon and 3 p.m. CT
📍Cavalier Public School gymnasium, 300 Main St. E. in Cavalier on Feb. 4, between 3:45-7 p.m. CT
📍Clinic Care waiting room, 301 Mountain St. E. in Cavalier on Feb. 6 between 8:30-11 a.m. CT

If you were at any of these locations during these times, we encourage you to monitor for symptoms and contact a health care provider if symptoms develop. If you think you have measles, call your provider before seeking health care to avoid spreading measles to others. If not vaccinated, exposed individuals should quarantine (stay at home) for 21 days after the date of exposure.

It is recommended that all residents and travelers to Pembina County ensure they are vaccinated against measles. To review your immunization records, visit hhs.nd.gov/IRR or call your healthcare provider, Grand Forks Public Health (701-787-8100), or Pembina County Public Health (701-265-4248).

Stay up to date on measles in ND at hhs.nd.gov/measles. View the full news release at hhs.nd.gov/news/one-case-measles-reported-pembina-county-brings-2026-cases-two-north-dakota.

02/12/2026

A new measles case was confirmed in Pembina County, bringing total cases in N.D. in 2026 to two. People can be contagious before they show symptoms. Members of the public present at Pembina Co. and Grand Forks Co. locations on these dates at these times may have been exposed.

- Charras and Tequila Mexican Cuisine, 3915 32nd Ave. S. in Grand Forks on Feb. 4, between noon and 3 p.m. CT

- Cavalier Public School gymnasium, 300 Main St. E. in Cavalier on Feb. 4, between 3:45-7 p.m. CT

- Clinic Care waiting room, 301 Mountain St. E. in Cavalier on Feb. 6 between 8:30-11 a.m. CT

Find more details at hhsnd.site/rpt

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

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02/09/2026

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