If you or your children haven’t ever had a vaccination for preventable diseases like measles, it’s time to consider it, state officials say.
On Wednesday, the S.C. Department of Public Health confirmed the state’s first case of measles since September 2024. Also this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the nation has its highest number of measles cases in 33 years.
“Measles is highly contagious and a serious disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory tract. This virus spreads quickly, which is why we must act now to prevent its spread,” said Dr. Linda Bell, the state epidemiologist.
According to health officials, an Upstate resident reportedly was exposed to measles during an international trip. The person is currently isolated at home to prevent the spread of the virus. The person was unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection…