US EditionSC health officials confirm measles case; third confirmed case since July
The unvaccinated Upstate resident contracted measles after international travel; South Carolina has recorded three cases this year with vaccination rates below the 95% target, officials said.
- In 2025, South Carolina health authorities identified a third measles infection in an unvaccinated individual from the Upstate region who had recently returned from international travel.
- The rise in cases follows earlier confirmed infections in July and September, amid a nationwide increase in measles linked to declining vaccination rates.
- Measles is a highly contagious virus causing symptoms like fever, cough, runny nose, and rash, which can lead to serious complications especially in unvaccinated individuals.
- Health officials are conducting contact investigations and urge people to stay home if infected and to consult healthcare providers about vaccination to prevent further spread.
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