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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Hits 973 Cases, Vaccination Event Scheduled

2/21/2026

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South Carolina's measles outbreak has reached 973 cases, with 11 new cases reported on February 20.
Health officials reported a recent decline in new cases, with 12 on February 17, down from 17 on February 13.
105 individuals are in quarantine, with the quarantine end date on March 15, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with state officials to monitor transmission patterns in under-vaccinated communities.
The outbreak has led to 20 hospitalizations, predominantly among unvaccinated children.
Free vaccinations are scheduled for March 3 at Grace Community Church in Spartanburg.

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South Carolina's measles outbreak has reached 973 cases, with 11 new cases reported on February 20.
Health officials reported a recent decline in new cases, with 12 on February 17, down from 17 on February 13.
105 individuals are in quarantine, with the quarantine end date on March 15, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is collaborating with state officials to monitor transmission patterns in under-vaccinated communities.
The outbreak has led to 20 hospitalizations, predominantly among unvaccinated children.
Free vaccinations are scheduled for March 3 at Grace Community Church in Spartanburg.