What factors contributed to the measles outbreak in South Carolina?

The outbreak is largely attributed to low vaccination rates, with 105 of 111 confirmed cases unvaccinated, which is below the 95% needed for herd immunity, and exposures at Way of Truth Church in Inman contributed to rapid spread.

How many measles cases have been reported in South Carolina during the current outbreak?

There have been 114 documented measles cases in the northwest region of South Carolina since January, with 27 new cases recently reported.

How is South Carolina responding to the measles outbreak in terms of quarantine and containment?

Hundreds of individuals, including students from multiple schools, have been quarantined to contain the highly contagious measles virus and limit its spread in the community.

What is the current nationwide context of measles outbreaks in the U.S. in 2025?

As of 2025, the U.S. has seen 1,912 confirmed measles cases across 41 states, with 47 outbreaks reported and 88% of cases linked to outbreaks; vaccination rates are low, with 92% of cases unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status.

What are the health risks associated with the current measles outbreak in South Carolina?

Measles poses serious health risks including hospitalization and death; nationwide in 2025, 11% of cases were hospitalized and there have been three confirmed deaths, highlighting the severity of the disease during this outbreak.

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South Carolina Grapples with Accelerating Measles Outbreak, Hundreds Quarantined

South Carolina faces a major measles outbreak, with over 100 cases and hundreds quarantined, primarily due to low vaccination rates and the virus's contagious nature.

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South Carolina is facing an accelerating measles outbreak, with 114 documented cases in the state's northwest region since January, including 27 new cases reported recently.

Hundreds of individuals, including students from multiple schools, have been placed under quarantine in South Carolina due to the highly contagious measles virus.

The outbreak is largely attributed to low vaccination rates; 105 of 111 confirmed cases were unvaccinated, falling below the 95% needed for herd immunity.

Exposures at Way of Truth Church in Inman have been linked to multiple cases, contributing to the rapid spread of the disease within the community.

Measles, once eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, has resurged due to declining vaccination rates, causing serious health risks and leading to reported deaths nationwide.

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: The outbreak is largely attributed to low vaccination rates, with 105 of 111 confirmed cases unvaccinated, which is below the 95% needed for herd immunity, and exposures at Way of Truth Church in Inman contributed to rapid spread.
Sources:
South Carolina Hospital Association
: There have been 114 documented measles cases in the northwest region of South Carolina since January, with 27 new cases recently reported.
Sources:
South Carolina Hospital Association
: Hundreds of individuals, including students from multiple schools, have been quarantined to contain the highly contagious measles virus and limit its spread in the community.
Sources:
South Carolina Hospital Association
: As of 2025, the U.S. has seen 1,912 confirmed measles cases across 41 states, with 47 outbreaks reported and 88% of cases linked to outbreaks; vaccination rates are low, with 92% of cases unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status.
Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
: Measles poses serious health risks including hospitalization and death; nationwide in 2025, 11% of cases were hospitalized and there have been three confirmed deaths, highlighting the severity of the disease during this outbreak.
Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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