As measles cases rise in Upstate, Midlands doctor discusses long-term effects, importance of vaccine
Sixteen total cases of the measles have been reported in the Upstate since January — with 12 of those related to the ongoing outbreak.
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SCDPH updates public on confirmed measles outbreak
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has updated the number of confirmed measles cases to 16.
DPH confirms state’s 11th measles case in Greenville County, 8th related to current outbreak in Upstate
South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed on Thursday (October 9) the state’s 11th case of measles overall in South Carolina this year.
SC’s 3rd measles case confirmed as vaccines face polarizing views by U.S. health officials
“It’s very contagious, it can remain in the air and be contagious up to two hours after somebody leaves the room, so it’s easy for someone to get it if you haven’t been vaccinated or haven’t had the disease,” says Buchanan.
South Carolina records first measles case of 2025
The South Carolina Dept. of Health (SCDPH) on Wednesday announced an Upstate resident is the state’s first confirmed case of the infection since September 2024.
US measles case count climbs slightly to 1,046 cases, while Indiana’s outbreak ends
The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases last week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures at a busy airport in Colorado and a Shakira concert in New Jersey are keeping public health experts on their toes.
DHEC encouraging South Carolinians to keep measles vaccination rates up for children
At least 41 Measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC warns measles considered a global threat again
The CDC warns measles is now considered a global threat again, after routine vaccines were missed over the pandemic.
With millions of babies missing vaccinations last year, CDC concerned about the threat of measles
COVID-19 vaccines aren’t the only vaccines doctors are worried about. The CDC says 22 million babies worldwide missed their vaccinations last year, worsening the global threat of measles.
