US EditionMeasles case confirmed at Clemson amid South Carolina outbreak
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 646 total cases, with 88 new infections leading to quarantines at multiple Upstate schools and universities.
- State health officials reported 88 new cases since last Friday, bringing the Upstate outbreak total to 646, including a measles case tied to Clemson University with 34 students in quarantine.
- DPH identified public exposures at Publix at 2153 E. Main Street, Duncan, and Food Lion at 11153 Asheville Highway, Inman, with monitoring through Feb. 1 or Feb. 2.
- Across the Upstate, K‑12 schools reported quarantines including Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary with 59 students, Campobello Gramling School with 46, and Starr Elementary with 17.
- Authorities advised that vaccination remains the best prevention; anyone with fever of 101°F or more, cough, runny nose or red eyes should call a health care provider, with vaccines available at primary care offices, pharmacies and DPH Health Departments.
- Measles' incubation period typically begins 7-12 days after exposure, up to 21 days, and DPH traced exposures across universities, K‑12 schools and grocery stores, raising spread risks in public settings.
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South Carolina Department of Public Health gives update on measles outbreak in Upstate
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health gave an update regarding the measles outbreak in the Upstate. Since Friday, the total number of cases has increased to 646, with 88 new cases reported. The state epidemiologist said the risk for exposure is increasing, with the disease possibly spreading beyond state lines. [...]
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