Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here’s what it says about vaccine exemptions

January 18, 2026 #disease, #measles, #NPR, #outbreak, #public health, #science, #South Carolina, #vaccines

The vaccination rate among students in Spartanburg County is 90% overall, which is lower than the 95% threshold needed to prevent measles. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. A single case can infect up to 18 other people on average. {read}