Measles Outbreaks Escalate Across Multiple US States, Endangering Vulnerable Populations

Measles outbreaks are worsening in South Carolina, Arizona, and Utah, with hundreds in quarantine and cases nearing 2,000 nationwide, driven largely by unvaccinated individuals. Experts warn that declining vaccination rates are reversing progress made since measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, and recent changes to vaccine recommendations may impact public trust.