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South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country
The virus infected nearly 1,000 people in the state before the state declared it over. Meanwhile, cases are spreading across many parts of the U.S., with more than 20 outbreaks currently active. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
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South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country
A health care worker assessed a patient with measles symptoms in Spartanburg, S.C. in January. Strict public health measures and increased vaccination helped curb the outbreak. The Washington Post/Getty Images hide caption South Carolina public health officials on Monday declared an end to the largest measles outbreak.
A record-breaking measles outbreak in the US has ended. It may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates
The measles outbreak in South Carolina — the largest the United States has had in decades — has ended, state health officials announced Monday. There were nearly 1,000 confirmed cases over about six months, including at least 21 hospitalizations. No new cases associated with the outbreak have been reported in more.