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Measles Outbreak in South Carolina: 153 Cases Reported

12/23/2025

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As of December 23, the South Carolina health department reported 153 measles cases in an ongoing outbreak.
Nine new cases have been added since the last update.
The outbreak is concentrated in the northwest region, including Greenville and Spartanburg.
Of those infected, 145 are unvaccinated.
The United States risks losing its measles elimination status, a decision that the World Health Organization will make in January.

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Story summary

As of December 23, the South Carolina health department reported 153 measles cases in an ongoing outbreak.
Nine new cases have been added since the last update.
The outbreak is concentrated in the northwest region, including Greenville and Spartanburg.
Of those infected, 145 are unvaccinated.
The United States risks losing its measles elimination status, a decision that the World Health Organization will make in January.