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Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/16/nx-s1-5677299/measles-outbreak-vaccines-kids-healthhttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-cases-double-vaccines-quarantine-rcna253989https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/01/16/breaking-news/measles-cases-in-south-carolina-explode-to-558/
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Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions Open in Npr.org
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  • South Carolina reports 558 confirmed measles cases since October as officials push broader vaccination efforts amid rising outbreaks.
  • Spartanburg County vaccination rate sits at 90%, below the 95% threshold often cited to curb measles spread.
  • Public health officials note growing nonmedical vaccine exemptions in Spartanburg and nearby counties, complicating containment efforts.

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'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles in a week

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-cases-double-vaccines-quarantine-rcna253989Nbcnews.com
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles in a week

Measles cases in South Carolina explode to 558 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/01/16/breaking-news/measles-cases-in-south-carolina-explode-to-558/Staradvertiser.com
Measles cases in South Carolina explode to 558 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550

https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-01-16/550-measles-cases-in-south-carolinaLatimes.com
Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550

Casos de sarampión superan los 550 en Carolina del Sur

https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-sarampion-vacunas-carolina-ec6a544c35e1a04c34bc43d8a2d34647Apnews.com
Casos de sarampión superan los 550 en Carolina del Sur

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