Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Measles Cases Surge in South Carolina
Measles is a very contagious disease that can make people very sick.
Last year, there were over 2,240 cases in the United States, which is the most in over 30 years.
Many of these cases were connected to an outbreak in West Texas.
Health officials are worried because the increase in cases might cause the United States to lose its measles elimination status.
This means the disease could spread more easily, and more people could get sick.
Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe infections, hospitalizations, or death.
The US saw over 2,240 measles cases in 2023, the most in over three decades.
Many of the 2023 cases were connected to an outbreak in West Texas.
The surge in cases risks the US losing its measles elimination status.
Health officials are concerned about the potential spread and impact of measles.
- Who
- People in South Carolina and the United States
- What
- Surge in measles cases
- When
- Last year (2023)
- Where
- South Carolina, United States
- Why
- Increased contagion and potential loss of measles elimination status
- Disease
- Measles
- Contagiousness
- Highly contagious
- Potential Severity
- Can cause severe infections, hospitalizations, or death
- US Cases in 2023
- Over 2,240
- Significance of 2023 Cases
- Most in over three decades
- Notable Outbreak Location
- West Texas