First Measles Case Confirmed in South Carolina

Measles hits South Carolina for the first time this year — a confirmed case in Hampton County involving an unvaccinated adult who traveled abroad. Eight potential contacts have been notified and ordered to quarantine until June 21st. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and a telltale rash — and the virus spreads fast through the air. Thankfully, no public exposures have been traced so far. The measles vaccine remains incredibly effective, protecting over 97% of those who receive it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb916428b4b2d5b8