South Carolina says the nation’s worst measles outbreak in three decades is finally over
- Posted on April 27, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
South Carolina has declared an end to its severe measles epidemic that infected nearly 1,000 residents over recent months. The outbreak, representing the most significant measles surge in the United States for thirty years, predominantly affected unvaccinated populations, with 932 of 997 confirmed cases occurring among individuals who had not received the MMR vaccine. Health authorities attribute the containment to enhanced vaccination campaigns and public health interventions implemented across the state.
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South Carolina says the nation’s worst measles outbreak in three decades is finally over
932 of the 997 people who fell ill in the state were unvaccinated
