How many measles cases has South Carolina reported?

South Carolina has reported nearly 800 measles cases in its ongoing outbreak.

Are most measles cases in South Carolina among vaccinated individuals?

No, the majority of affected patients in South Carolina are not vaccinated.

What was the total number of measles cases in the U.S. in 2025?

The United States recorded over 2,200 measles cases in 2025.

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SC Measles Cases Skyrocket, Exceeding Texas Outbreak

28 Jan

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Summary

South Carolina reports nearly 800 measles cases in ongoing outbreak.
Most affected patients in South Carolina are unvaccinated children.
U.S. recorded over 2,200 measles cases in 2025 nationwide.

SC Measles Cases Skyrocket, Exceeding Texas Outbreak

South Carolina is currently experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with nearly 800 confirmed cases as of the current date. This number has surpassed the 762 cases recorded in a West Texas outbreak that began in January 2025 and concluded in August 2025. The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported that most of the affected individuals in the current outbreak are unvaccinated.

Of the 789 reported illnesses, only 20 individuals had received the full two-dose vaccine. Over 690 were unvaccinated, and 14 had received one dose. Significantly, over 88% of the cases in South Carolina involve children under 17 years old. Twenty schools have students in quarantine due to exposures, with more schools identifying potentially exposed individuals.

The United States saw a substantial increase in measles cases in 2025, with over 2,200 reported nationwide, including those from Texas and the beginning of the South Carolina outbreak. As of Friday in 2026, over 400 measles cases have been recorded across the country, indicating a continued public health concern.