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Measles Outbreak in the US Escalates, Over 600 Cases in South Carolina

Published January 21, 2026, 06:29

Measles is experiencing a worrying resurgence in the United States, with over 600 cases reported in South Carolina since the fall. The increase in cases is linked to growing vaccine hesitancy, leading to a serious epidemic, the worst in 30 years. This situation has raised concerns about the US losing its measles-eliminated status, which it achieved in 2000. The Pan American Health Organization will reassess the status of the US and Mexico in April. Measles is a serious and contagious disease that can lead to complications and death.