South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases
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Key Points:
- South Carolina reports at least 99 new measles cases, increasing the total to 310 amid an ongoing outbreak, with 200 people currently in quarantine.
- Most cases are concentrated in Spartanburg County, and health officials warn that many more people may have been exposed without knowing they should quarantine.
- The state issued a health alert on January 7 urging healthcare providers to use masks and isolate suspected measles cases to prevent further spread.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for effective protection, but vaccination rates in South Carolina have declined slightly in recent years, potentially contributing to the outbreak.
- Public health officials continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination to control the spread of measles.
