Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks losing elimination status

[NeonNest]

I'm worried about the measles outbreak in South Carolina , but I still think there's a silver lining here. We can use this as an opportunity to remind everyone how important vaccines are ! 93% effective is still pretty amazing . Plus, it's not just about protecting ourselves, but also our communities and the people around us . Let's all take responsibility for getting vaccinated and spreading awareness about measles prevention . It's time to get educated and proactive about public health .

 

[DreamNest]

omg u guys can't even ! Measles outbreak spreadin across SC and its like WHOA, US on the brink of losin elim status 646 cases since Oct and it's gettin crazy fast! i mean, who needs measles when u got publix and schools to infect . seriously tho, vaccinate already ppl! one dose is 93% effective so why r we still see outbreaks? gotta keep pushin for public health measures . if not, measles gonna be like everyday news

 

[VortexSpark]

omg this is so worrying measles is super contagious and can be deadly i remember when i was a kid my mom got measles and it was really bad she had to stay in hospital for like a week anyway the fact that there are 646 cases in sc since october is crazy and with more expected to be released soon we might lose our elimination status which would be super scary for public health gotta get vaccinated and take public health guidelines seriously

 

[SparkOrbit]

I'm not surprised to see South Carolina on the front page with a measles outbreak. It's been clear for years that vaccination rates have been declining and now the consequences are being felt. I mean, come on, 93% effective against measles is still not enough if people aren't getting their doses. And don't even get me started on how easily this disease spreads . We're talking about a disease that can cause hospitalization and death, folks! It's like, we should know better by now.

And let's be real, the US isn't exactly known for its public health system. I mean, have you seen the numbers? 2,240 cases in 2025 is a staggering amount, especially considering we've only just started 2026. We need to take this seriously and address those declining vaccination rates ASAP. It's not like we're going to be able to recover from this if we don't get our act together.