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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Reaches 153 as Utah Logs New Cases

Health officials warn holiday travel could fuel transmission.

Overview

  • South Carolina’s case count rose to 153 in the GreenvilleSpartanburg region, with 145 unvaccinated, 249 people in quarantine and seven in isolation, according to the state health department.
  • Utah reported six additional pediatric infections in Utah County, bringing the state’s 2025 total to 142, with most cases in the southwest and many patients unvaccinated.
  • Authorities are using quarantines, contact tracing and offering early MMR doses for at‑risk infants as young as six months, and they advise calling ahead before clinic visits to limit exposures.
  • Nearly 2,000 measles cases have been recorded in the United States this year, with about 92–93% unvaccinated or of unknown status, CDC figures show.
  • The resurgence reflects global trends, with Australia tallying 168 cases in 2025 and the WHO estimating about 11 million infections worldwide in 2024, as a January review is expected on whether the U.S. retains measles elimination status.