Montgomery County Department of Health

02/27/2026

NOT SURE YOU’RE PROTECTED AGAINST MEASLES? Check your immunity. If you’ve had two doses of the MMR vaccine, you’re likely protected. Don’t guess—it’ easy to check: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/communicable-disease/infectious-respiratory-diseases/measles-rubeola/check-your-immunity-measles

For questions regarding your measles immunity status, contact your primary care provider. You may also call the Montgomery County Department of Health to request a copy of your immunization record at 910-572-1393.

02/25/2026

Has your little one lost their first tooth yet? Regular brushing & flossing are important even before children have begun losing their primary teeth. By establishing healthy habits early on, you are empowering your child to be able to prevent plaque & tartar build-up for life.

02/24/2026

Join us for a live fireside chat & tele-town hall on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. to discuss:
• What to know about recent measles cases and guidance
• Where to find resources on recommended childhood vaccines
• Ways to find a health care provider near you and access care

02/24/2026

📊 New Measles Dashboard Available

To keep the public informed, NCDHHS has launched a Measles Cases and Outbreaks Dashboard.

The dashboard is updated twice a week — Tuesdays and Fridays — with the latest case and exposure information.
No personal information is shared.

👉 View the dashboard here: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/communicable-disease/infectious-respiratory-diseases/measles-rubeola/measles-cases-and-outbreaks-north-carolina

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Kids should have their teeth flossed by a grown-up one time each day. We recommend you continue helping your child brush their teeth until they can do it without damaging their gums. If your kiddo seems to have bleeding gums or complains of discomfort when they floss on their own, it's best to continue assisting.

02/11/2026

A child's first visit to the dentist may be sooner than you think - most kids should have visited the dentist by their first birthday, within 6 months of their first tooth showing up.

If you haven't gotten your kiddo in with the dentist yet, talk to them about things they will see, smell, & hear while they're there to help prepare them. February is the perfect time to call to schedule an appointment for them since it's !

02/04/2026

From the time a baby's first tooth comes through, fluoride toothpaste should be used carefully. Before age three, only a grain-sized amount of toothpaste is needed. After your little one turns three, you can begin using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

You should use fluoride toothpaste when brushing teeth twice a day - once after breakfast & once before bed.

02/02/2026

February is Children's Dental Health Month. Check back here throughout the month for tips on keeping even the smallest teeth healthy!