Measles cases surge, raising nationwide concern

Measles cases in South Carolina have surged, doubling in the past week, with over 400 cases now reported and another 400 individuals in quarantine. The outbreak, which has seen exposures in schools, churches, and public locations, is particularly concerning as 92% of the cases are in unvaccinated children. Health officials are urging increased vaccination rates to prevent further spread, as similar outbreaks have been reported in Georgia, Oregon, and near the Utah-Arizona border. Meanwhile, travelers are being cautioned following a potential exposure incident involving a child in Philadelphia, highlighting the broader national concern.