Articles tagged with #measles
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South Carolina Reports 99 New Measles Cases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that the measles cases in South Carolina are linked to an outbreak that began in September 2023. The outbreak has been attributed to low vaccination rates in the state, with some areas reporting vaccination rates as low as 50%. Healt...
Measles Cases Spike in South Carolina Amid Vaccination Concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that at least 15 measles cases have been reported in South Carolina since January 1, 2024, with most cases linked to international travel. The recent surge in cases has prompted health officials to sound the alarm, warning of the pot...
Measles Exposure Confirmed at Downtown Hotspots - Public Urged to Get Vaccinated
Measles exposure has been a growing concern in recent years, with outbreaks reported in various parts of the country. In Greenville, South Carolina, health officials have confirmed that multiple individuals were exposed to the virus at a popular downtown restaurant, an electronics store, and a libra...
Measles Exposure Found in Nc Residents After International Travel
According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), a person who recently traveled internationally has been confirmed to have measles. The individual, who has not been identified, visited several locations in the state, including a hospital and a few restaurants, betwee...
More Than 2,000 Measles Cases Reported in the Us This Year as Ongoing Outbreaks Threaten Elimination Status
The measles outbreak in the US has reached alarming levels, with over 2,000 cases reported this year alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of cases have been linked to measles exposure in other countries, particularly in the Middle East and Europe. Ho...
Us Measles Cases Surpass 2,000, Highest in 30 Years: Cdc
The recent surge in measles cases in the US has left public health officials and medical experts concerned, as the number of cases has surpassed 2,000, marking the highest number in 30 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this increase in cases is largely due to ...
New Measles Cases in South Carolina Put U.s. on the Verge of Losing Elimination Status
The United States has been on the verge of losing its measles elimination status for several years, but the recent outbreak in South Carolina has brought the issue to the forefront. The CDC has reported 18 cases of measles in the state since September, with most cases linked to unvaccinated individu...
Health Officials Confirm Measles Case in Central Virginia
The Central Virginia Health District has confirmed a case of measles in the region, marking the latest development in a growing outbreak across the United States. According to health officials, the individual who contracted the virus recently traveled to a location where a measles outbreak was repor...
Measles Cases Reach Historic High in Global Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the rapid spread of measles globally, with an unprecedented number of cases reported in over 40 countries. According to WHO data, measles cases have surged by 300% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. This ala...