Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Measles Outbreaks Worsen in South Carolina, Arizona, and Utah
Measles is a disease that was considered gone in the US since 2000.
But now, there are almost 2,000 cases again.
Doctors say this is happening because many parents are not getting their kids vaccinated.
The vaccine that prevents measles is called the MMR vaccine.
It is very safe and works really well—it protects 97 out of 100 people who get both doses.
The outbreaks are mostly spreading among people who haven't been vaccinated.
Experts are worried because measles can be very serious, especially for young children.
Measles cases in the US are nearing 2,000, a disease considered eliminated since 2000.
Outbreaks are primarily spreading among unvaccinated people, mainly due to parents withholding vaccination.
The combined MMR vaccine is safe and provides 97% protection after two doses.
Doctors attribute the spread of outbreaks to the lack of vaccination among children.
Measles outbreaks have worsened in South Carolina, Arizona, and Utah.
- Who
- Unvaccinated people, primarily children
- What
- Measles outbreaks
- When
- Currently, with cases nearing 2,000
- Where
- South Carolina, Arizona, Utah, and other parts of the US
- Why
- Due to parents withholding children from vaccination
- Total Measles Cases
- Nearing 2,000
- Disease Status in US
- Considered eliminated since 2000
- Primary Spread Among
- Unvaccinated people
- Vaccine Efficacy
- 97% protection after two doses
- Vaccine Name
- Combined MMR vaccine