Summary
The measles outbreak in South Carolina has increased to 185 cases, mainly affecting individuals who are not fully vaccinated. Health officials emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine, as measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. due to vaccination but is resurging now.
Key Facts
- The outbreak in South Carolina reached 185 cases.
- Most of those infected had not received the MMR vaccine.
- Only one fully vaccinated person was infected.
- Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 due to the MMR vaccine.
- U.S. MMR vaccination rates have decreased in recent years.
- Measles is highly contagious; one infected person can infect nine out of ten unvaccinated people.
- The MMR vaccine is recommended for children early in life.
- Vaccine hesitancy is linked to policies during President Trump's administration.
