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South Carolina Measles Surge: 10 Cases and Quarantine Orders

10/12/2025

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South Carolina records 10 confirmed measles cases since July, mainly in Spartanburg County, per the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported two new cases, signaling unrecognized community transmission.
Quarantines affect 153 unvaccinated students across Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
Nationwide measles cases have reached 1,563 in 2025, and vaccination rates have dropped to 90% in Spartanburg, risking the United States' measles elimination status.

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South Carolina records 10 confirmed measles cases since July, mainly in Spartanburg County, per the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported two new cases, signaling unrecognized community transmission.
Quarantines affect 153 unvaccinated students across Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
Nationwide measles cases have reached 1,563 in 2025, and vaccination rates have dropped to 90% in Spartanburg, risking the United States' measles elimination status.