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South Carolina Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in 35 Years

4/11/2026

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Parents Demand Vaccination

The measles outbreak in South Carolina is the worst in more than 35 years, with nearly 1,000 cases.
Parents such as John Otwell express concern for unvaccinated infants who rely on herd immunity.
Vaccination rates have dropped, with less than 90% of students in the outbreak epicenter vaccinated.
Doctors are offering the MMR vaccine to infants as young as six months, amid nationwide cases and fears of losing measles-free status.

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Health Department Urges Vaccination

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in southeast Michigan urges vaccinations amid a measles outbreak, with seven cases in Washtenaw and one in Monroe County.
Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, notes the virus's transmissibility and urges vaccination for infants 6-11 months.
The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine protects vulnerable populations and is recommended for anyone lacking immunity.

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Parents Demand Vaccination

The measles outbreak in South Carolina is the worst in more than 35 years, with nearly 1,000 cases.
Parents such as John Otwell express concern for unvaccinated infants who rely on herd immunity.
Vaccination rates have dropped, with less than 90% of students in the outbreak epicenter vaccinated.
Doctors are offering the MMR vaccine to infants as young as six months, amid nationwide cases and fears of losing measles-free status.

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