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- Breaking It DownPowered via AIWhat complications can arise from measles infection?How does measles spread in communities?What are Koplik spots in measles?According to the data, around 96 per cent of cases this year involve those who were either unvaccinated or did not receive both recommended doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
- More than 80 per cent of cases are among children and teenagers, with roughly one in four involving children under five years old.
- According to the CDC, for every 1,000 children infected with measles, up to three may die and one may develop encephalitis - a dangerous swelling of the brain. Also read: Stop Post-Meal Bloating Fast: The #1 Trick That Actually Works South Carolina has the largest number of cases The CDC says the largest active outbreak of the condition, which causes high fever and red rashes, is centered in the upstate region of South Carolina – especially Spartanburg County, where vaccination rates are extremely low.
- South Carolina Department of Public Health data shows at least 979 cases since the outbreak began in October, making it the largest US measles outbreak in more than 30 years.
- Severe complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis, have been reported, and several pregnant women required protective treatment after exposure.
