Measles Outbreak Burns Through SC: Vaccine Rates Unacceptably Low Amid Surge in Cases

A measles outbreak is burning through South Carolina, fueled by low vaccination rates, and health officials are sounding the alarm as the number of cases continues to rise. The outbreak has flared up across the US in recent years, leading to a record number of cases. As a result, Spartanburg County, where the outbreak is centered, has seen an increase in measles cases. Health experts warn that low vaccination rates are exacerbating the crisis.