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South Carolina Measles Outbreak: 144 Cases, Vaccination Urged

12/20/2025

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South Carolina's measles outbreak has 144 confirmed cases and more than 220 people in quarantine, concentrated in Spartanburg County.
The cluster is linked to schools and a church in Inman, with 18 new cases in the last week.
Because more than 75% of quarantined individuals are school children, about 10% did not complete vaccination forms.
Health officials expect cases to rise during holidays and vaccines remain the primary prevention.

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South Carolina's measles outbreak has 144 confirmed cases and more than 220 people in quarantine, concentrated in Spartanburg County.
The cluster is linked to schools and a church in Inman, with 18 new cases in the last week.
Because more than 75% of quarantined individuals are school children, about 10% did not complete vaccination forms.
Health officials expect cases to rise during holidays and vaccines remain the primary prevention.