Pneumonia has been responsible for more than 41,000 deaths, lead to 1.2 million ER visits, latest CDC data shows.
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released its updated recommendations for what vaccines children should get.
State health leaders say the new cases are in unvaccinated siblings and connected to an ongoing outbreak in South Carolina.
As measles has spread throughout the United States, many Americans have worried about their risk level. For the first time, a map has been created that allows people to type in their ZIP code and see an estimated percentage of their neighbors who have been vaccinated against measles, which can help determine the risk of the disease in their area.
North Carolina health officials say they don't anticipate any changes to their clinical guidance regarding childhood immunizations.
Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.