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Measles Outbreak in South Carolina: 15 Cases, 150 Quarantined

10/18/2025

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A measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached 15 confirmed cases, prompting the quarantine of over 150 children.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported new cases among those already quarantined, highlighting low vaccination rates at Global Academy, where only 17% of students are vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted 1,596 measles cases across the U.S. in 2025, attributing the rise to declining vaccination rates.
The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine, which are 97% effective, and warns that continued outbreaks may occur without increased vaccination efforts.

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Story summary

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached 15 confirmed cases, prompting the quarantine of over 150 children.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported new cases among those already quarantined, highlighting low vaccination rates at Global Academy, where only 17% of students are vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted 1,596 measles cases across the U.S. in 2025, attributing the rise to declining vaccination rates.
The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine, which are 97% effective, and warns that continued outbreaks may occur without increased vaccination efforts.