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South Carolina’s measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people - NBC News
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State health officials declared the South Carolina measles outbreak — the largest in the U.S. in more than 35 years — over after nearly 1,000 confirmed cases. The outbreak ran for several months and exposed local pockets of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation that created immunity gaps. Related reporting notes the episode may have driven a notable increase in vaccinations and renewed attention to rebuilding public confidence in routine immunizations.
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