South Carolina Declares End to Measles Outbreak Amid Rising National Cases
South Carolina public health officials have declared an end to the state's largest measles outbreak since 1991. The outbreak, which began in October, infected 997 people, primarily unvaccinated children, and resulted in 21 hospitalizations. The outbreak was contained to the northwest region of the state, largely due to effective public health measures and increased vaccination rates. Despite the successful containment in South Carolina, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 20 new measles outbreaks have emerged across the U.S. this year, with significant cases in Texas, Florida, and Utah. The resurgence of measles is attributed to declining vaccination rates, with only 92.5% of kindergartners nationwide receiving the measles vaccine in the 2024-2025 school year. 
