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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Ends After Sickening Nearly 1,000

South Carolina's Measles Outbreak Is Over. Nearly 1,000 Fell Ill. The Vaccine Still Works.

What Happened

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has officially ended after infecting approximately 1,000 people — making it one of the largest single-state outbreaks in decades. Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, so outbreaks of this scale represent a notable public health regress...

What's In Your Control

Checking whether you and your children are up to date on MMR vaccination (two doses). Asking your doctor if you're unsure — records can be retrieved. Nothing else about this outbreak is within your...

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Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse.

Measles Cases Are Rising in America. The Vaccine Still Works. It Always Has.

What Happened

Measles cases are increasing in the United States, linked to declining vaccination rates in certain communities. The CDC has reported outbreaks in multiple states. The NY Times warns this trend could lead to the return of other previously eliminated diseases.

What's In Your Control

Whether your children (or you, if born before 1957 or without documented vaccination) are up to date on MMR vaccination. Whether you check your own vaccination records. Whether you consume the NYT'...

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Utah Becomes the New Center of U.S. Measles Cases

Measles Returns to Utah. The Vaccine Still Works. The Choice Remains Yours.

What Happened

Utah is currently reporting the highest concentration of measles cases in the United States, making it the new epicenter of an ongoing national outbreak. Measles had been declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but cases have resurged in recent years, typically in communities with lower vaccinat...

What's In Your Control

Checking your own MMR vaccination status — and your children's. If unvaccinated or unsure, contacting your doctor. If you live in or are traveling to the affected Utah counties, being aware of symp...

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