Measles cases in South Carolina explode to 558
Honolulu Star-Advertiser • • health
Key Points:
- South Carolina has reported nearly 250 new measles cases this week, bringing the total to 558 since October, with the outbreak centered in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties and posing an increasing risk to unvaccinated individuals.
- At least 531 people are quarantined due to exposure, and 85 symptomatic individuals are in isolation to prevent further spread; experts warn a severe or fatal case is likely as the outbreak grows.
- The measles outbreak is spreading beyond South Carolina, with linked cases reported in North Carolina, Ohio, and Washington State, highlighting the difficulty of containment as vaccination rates decline.
- The resurgence of measles in the U.S. is linked to changes in vaccination schedules and rising vaccine hesitancy, with
