International travel used to be the main risk of measles cases in the US—not anymore.
South Carolina's measles outbreak jumped to Washington state 5 times in 2 weeks
In short
Measles cases in the United States have surged in recent weeks, with South Carolina's outbreak jumping to Washington state five times in just two weeks. This alarming trend underscores the growing threat of imported cases from other countries, particularly those with high rates of measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging travelers to take extra precautions, including getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene, to help prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease.
Key points
- Measles cases in the United States have surged in recent weeks, with South Carolina's out…: Measles cases in the United States have surged in recent weeks, with South Carolina's outbreak jumping to Washington state five times in just two weeks.
- This alarming trend underscores the growing threat of imported cases from other countries…: This alarming trend underscores the growing threat of imported cases from other countries, particularly those with high rates of measles.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging travelers to take extra pr…: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging travelers to take extra precautions, including getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene, to help prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease.