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Measles spreading faster than last year

Jason Weisberger
Feb 01, 2026
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While 2025 started with a large and deadly measles outbreak in Texas, South Carolina is already outpacing it for 2026. The United States is likely to lose its “eradication” qualification for this easily preventable disease.

The measles outbreak in South Carolina is showing little sign of slowing down. The state has confirmed 847 cases since the fi…

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