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CDC Deploys Team to Combat South Carolina Measles Surge

3/5/2026

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will send staff to South Carolina next week to assist with the largest measles outbreak in over 30 years.
As of March 2, South Carolina reported nearly 1,000 cases, and CDC disease detectives will analyze outbreak data.
Non-CDC public health experts have arrived to support containment efforts.
Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya emphasized vaccination, contrasting with prior leadership that questioned vaccine safety.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will send staff to South Carolina next week to assist with the largest measles outbreak in over 30 years.
As of March 2, South Carolina reported nearly 1,000 cases, and CDC disease detectives will analyze outbreak data.
Non-CDC public health experts have arrived to support containment efforts.
Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya emphasized vaccination, contrasting with prior leadership that questioned vaccine safety.