South Carolina Measles Outbreak Highlights Vaccine Misinformation Crisis

Vaccine rates in this South Carolina county lagged for years. Then measles struck. • SC Daily Gazette

Historically low childhood vaccination rates in one SC county, combined with growing vaccine skepticism, set the stage for a measles outbreak

South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation

When a measles outbreak emerged in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in October, health officials announced that most cases were tied to one public charter school, where only 17% of the 605 students enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year provided documentation showing they had received their required vaccinations.

Measles exposure tied to Spartanburg County admin building, 3 new cases statewide, officials report

There was a measles exposure at the Spartanburg County, SC, administration building treasurer’s office on Nov. 17 and 18, the state health department said.

More measles cases reported in the Upstate ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

The South Carolina Department of Public Health says three more people in the Upstate have become ill, bringing the total number of measles cases in the current outbreak to 55. The department encourages the public to be mindful amid the holiday season.

3 new measles cases in Upstate, possible public exposure

Three new measles cases have been reported in the Upstate of South Carolina since Friday.

Upstate measles outbreak: 136 in quarantine, new exposure sites identified

South Carolina health officials reported three new measles cases Tuesday, raising the total linked to the Upstate outbreak to 55.