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"Measles Surge: Over 150 SC Schoolchildren Quarantined Amid 33-Year High"
A surge in Measles cases has led to over 150 schoolchildren in South Carolina being quarantined, reflecting a national crisis with the highest incidence in over 30 years.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,563 confirmed Measles cases in the US this year, marking the highest level in three decades.
- Over 150 children have been quarantined at Global Academy of South Carolina and Fairforest Elementary due to confirmed Measles cases in South Carolina.
- The outbreak underscores the importance of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, in preventing such health crises.
Why It Matters
This alarming rise in Measles cases signals a public health emergency, highlighting the critical need for robust vaccination efforts and awareness regarding the MMR vaccine to prevent further outbreaks.