South Carolina Faces New Measles Surge

The state health department announced that 17 more children have tested positive for measles, raising the total to 950 cases. The new infections were linked to several spots in Greenville and Greer.

Recent Clusters

Quarantine Measures

• 186 people placed in quarantine.
• 9 individuals isolated.
• Quarantine ends on March 8, unless further exposure is detected.

Health officials urge anyone who has visited these sites to get tested immediately.

Understanding Measles

• Highly contagious: can spread for up to 21 days after coughing or sneezing starts.
• Incubation: 2–4 days before symptoms appear.
• Symptoms: fever, runny nose, rash starting on the face and spreading outward.
  Rash lasts 5–6 days; complications may arise if untreated.

Prevention

• Vaccination is the most effective defense.
  Available at primary care offices and pharmacies throughout South Carolina.
• Getting vaccinated protects individuals and helps curb the outbreak’s spread.

Public health teams are working to identify all possible exposures and encourage community members to seek medical advice if they show any symptoms. By staying informed and vaccinated, residents can help bring the outbreak under control.