Measles Makes a Comeback in South Carolina

114 Confirmed Cases as of December 10

• Upstate Region Most Affected
• Nearly All Cases in Unvaccinated Individuals
• 254 People in Quarantine, 16 in Isolation

Outbreak Linked to Church Gatherings

The outbreak is tied to recent events at the Way of Truth Church in Inman. The church is collaborating with health officials to contain the spread.

National Context: Rising Measles Cases

• 1,912 Cases Reported Nationwide This Year
• Intensified Debate Over Vaccines in the U.S.

Measles: A Highly Contagious Disease

• Up to 90% Infection Rate Among Unvaccinated Exposure
• Virus Spreads 4 Days Before Symptoms Appear
• Can Remain Airborne for Up to 2 Hours

Risk of Losing Measles-Free Status

• U.S. Declared Measles Eliminated in 2000
• Current Outbreaks Threaten This Status
• Health Officials Urge Vaccination to Halt Spread

Measles Can Be Deadly

• 1-2 Deaths per 1,000 Cases, Often from Pneumonia
• Two Girls in Texas Died in Earlier Outbreak
• Suspected Measles Death in New Mexico

Outlook and Recommendations

• Outbreak Expected to Continue for Weeks
• Vaccination Urged to Prevent Further Spread
• Health Officials Emphasize Vaccine Effectiveness and Disease Severity