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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...
