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Three new measles cases reported in Upstate outbreak
The outbreak totals 156 cases in the Upstate, mostly unvaccinated children, with 252 quarantined and vaccination urged to control spread.
- On Dec. 26, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reported three new measles infections in the Upstate, all linked to a known school exposure, raising the total to 156.
- Health data show 148 unvaccinated, three partially vaccinated, one fully vaccinated, and most cases involve children and adolescents, including 34 under age 5 and 104 ages 5 to 17, according to state epidemiologist Linda Bell.
- DPH reported that 252 people are in quarantine and three in isolation, with the contagious period spanning four days before to four days after rash onset.
- With holidays underway, officials warned holiday activities complicate quarantines, and DPH urged strict compliance with recommendations while encouraging employers to support quarantined workers.
- The quarantine period runs through Jan. 15, and DPH is prioritizing MMR vaccination via its Mobile Health Unit with vaccines available at primary care providers, pharmacies and DPH health departments.
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Three new measles cases reported in Upstate outbreak
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak to 156. Officials said the three new cases are a result from a previously reported school exposure. Of the 156 cases, 34 are reported to be under [...]
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South Carolina sees 3 new measles cases, brings statewide total to 159
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported three new cases of measles, bringing the total number of cases tied to the Upstate outbreak to 156 and t
·Charleston, United States
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