South Carolina Faces Measles Outbreak Amid Low Vaccines

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South Carolina's measles outbreak grew much worse recently. State officials confirmed 99 new cases in just three days.

Officials expected more cases after holiday travel. Low vaccination rates also made the virus spread easily.

Many people do not know they were exposed to measles. Dr. Bell warned the virus was spreading without being seen.

South Carolina is one active hot spot for measles. Last year, the U.S. had 2,144 cases in 44 states.

This sickness is preventable with a simple vaccine. The U.S. may lose its status of no local spread.

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How many new measles cases were confirmed in South Carolina?

99 new cases were confirmed in just three days.

What made the measles virus spread easily?

Low vaccination rates made the virus spread easily.

What can prevent measles?

Measles is preventable with a simple vaccine.

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