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South Carolina's measles outbreak declared over
State health officials have announced the end of the measles outbreak that affected nearly 1,000 individuals. The outbreak was noted as the worst in the U.S. in over 35 years. (sources: nbcnews, npr, medicalxpress, ap, wyff4)
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South Carolina's measles outbreak has been declared over by state health officials. The outbreak infected nearly 1,000 people before its conclusion.
- The outbreak was the worst in the U.S. in more than 35 years.
- More than 20 measles outbreaks are currently active across the country.
- The state health officials made the announcement on Monday.
Why it matters
The conclusion of the outbreak highlights ongoing public health challenges related to measles in the U.S.
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