"According to the CDC, as of December 10, there have been a total of 1,912 cases of measles in the U.S. this year. To put that number in perspective, throughout all of 2024, there were only 285 reported cases, and only 59 in 2023. At 1,912 known cases so far this year, 2025 is also the year with the highest number of measles cases in the U.S. in the 21st century."
"Earlier this week, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced 27 new cases of measles in the state since the previous Friday, raising the total number of active measles cases in the southeastern state to 111. Due to the outbreak, there are currently 254 people in quarantine, with another 16 individuals in isolation in an effort to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly disease through the community."
As of December 10, 2025, the United States recorded 1,912 measles cases, a sharp rise from 285 cases in 2024 and 59 in 2023. Texas reported 803 cases, Arizona 169, South Carolina 123, Utah 115, and New Mexico 100. South Carolina experienced a local outbreak after the Department of Public Health reported 27 new cases, bringing active cases to 111, with 254 people quarantined and 16 in isolation. Specific exposures were identified at the Way of Truth Church in Inman and at Inman Intermediate School. Outbreak control measures include quarantine and isolation to limit spread.
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