South Carolina measles outbreak doubles within a week: ‘Staring over the edge’

South Carolina is facing a severe measles outbreak, with cases doubling in the past week to 558 since the outbreak began last fall. Health officials warn that the situation is likely to worsen, with many of the infected individuals being children and teenagers who are unvaccinated. The outbreak has spread to three other states, raising concerns about further spread. The South Carolina Department of Public Health has deployed mobile health units to offer free vaccinations, but uptake has been low. Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles.