South Carolina is facing a fast moving measles outbreak that cannot be ignored. More than 140 confirmed cases have already been reported, with hundreds of students forced into quarantine. Measles spreads faster than COVID or the flu and can infect people before symptoms appear, making delays especially dangerous. As winter gatherings continue, hospitals and schools are already under strain from rising COVID, flu, and RSV cases.
Other states are not waiting. Across the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, regional public health coalitions are sharing data, coordinating vaccine guidance, and preparing together as federal leadership remains uncertain. South Carolina residents deserve the same level of protection…