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South Carolina officials report ‘accelerating’ measles outbreak

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Edward HelmoreDecember 11, 2025 at 03:53 PM
South Carolina officials report ‘accelerating’ measles outbreak
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South Carolina is experiencing an accelerating measles outbreak, primarily centered in Spartanburg County, with 111 cases reported, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. State health officials have quarantined 254 people and isolated 16 due to the outbreak, which is linked to a church and several schools. The state's epidemiologist attributes the surge to post-Thanksgiving travel and lower-than-desired vaccination rates. This outbreak contributes to a nationwide increase in measles cases, with the CDC reporting 1,912 cases across 43 states this year. South Carolina's decline in student vaccination rates from 96% in 2020 to 93.5% in 2023 is a contributing factor, raising concerns about ongoing transmission.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 50% Spartanburg county ×260% South Carolina ×370% Linda Bell ×280%

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measles outbreak 100% vaccination 80% south carolina 70% quarantine 60% unvaccinated 50% cdc 50% public health 50% disease transmission 40%

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South Carolina

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