What South Carolina’s soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the U.S.
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- By Washington Post
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What South Carolina’s soaring measles outbreak means for the rest of the U.S.

More than 840 measles infections have been reported in South Carolina, surpassing the tally in Texas last year. Public health experts say it shows the risks when vaccination coverage falls.