AHA - American Hospital Association
02/04/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/04/2026 16:06
South Carolina measles outbreak at 876 cases
The measles outbreak in South Carolina has increased to 876 cases, the state's Department of Public Health reported Feb. 3. Last week, the South Carolina outbreak surpassed last year's outbreak in Texas, which had 762 cases. The agency said the number of public exposure sites indicates community spread is occurring, increasing the risk of exposure and infection for individuals who are not immune due to vaccination or natural infection. "Vaccination continues to be the best way to prevent measles and stop this outbreak," the department said.
AHA - American Hospital Association published this content on February 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on February 04, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]