At least 88 new measles cases confirmed in South Carolina, bringing total to 646: Health officials
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Key Points:
- South Carolina has confirmed at least 88 new measles cases amid an ongoing outbreak, bringing the total to 646 infections, primarily concentrated in the Upstate region and Spartanburg County.
- Currently, 538 people are in quarantine and 33 in isolation, with exposures reported at multiple schools, Clemson University, Anderson University, and public locations such as Publix in Duncan and Food Lion in Inman.
- Health officials advise those exposed without immunity to monitor for symptoms, and the CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for effective protection against measles.
- National vaccination rates have declined slightly in recent years, with 92.5% of kindergartners receiving the MMR vaccine in the 2024-202
