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SC measles tally nears 1,000 amid vaccine gaps

Measles cases in South Carolina rose by six to 979, with 913 unvaccinated, 19 partially vaccinated, 26 fully vaccinated and 21 with unknown status. About 91 people exposed are in quarantine and one person is in isolation. The outbreak, which began in October and is centered in the northwest part of the state (Greenville–Spartanburg), is being managed with help from about a dozen infectious-disease specialists from the CDC Foundation, as vaccine uptake remains low and officials warn the outbreak could last weeks or months.

via Yahoo|

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US Faces Record Measles Surge Fueled by Vaccination Gaps

The CDC reports nearly 1,000 measles cases across 26 states in the first two months of 2026—more than four times 2025’s total—driven by unvaccinated individuals and gaps in vaccination coverage. With exposures traced in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, health officials urge two-dose MMR/MMRV vaccination to prevent severe complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis, and to curb the outbreak as parents’ vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to challenge public health efforts.

via WTOP|

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Delayed brain disease after measles confirms vaccination urgency

A rare, fatal form of measles-related brain disease (SSPE) can emerge years after infection; a 7-year-old who contracted measles as an infant developed seizures and cognitive decline and died, illustrating the continued risk amid U.S. outbreaks and underscoring vaccination as the primary prevention.

via Gizmodo|

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US Measles Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases in Early 2026

CDC data show 982 measles cases in 2026 across 26 states, with South Carolina accounting for the bulk of infections (nearly 800 since January, total 973) and notable clusters in Utah, Arizona, and Florida; most cases occur in unvaccinated people. Two-dose measles vaccination is about 97% effective, but some cases still occur, and hospitalizations have been reported along with rare complications like SSPE, underscoring the continuing importance of vaccination.

via NBC News|

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Measles Outbreak Prompts Stay-Home Guidance in Salt Lake County

Measles is spreading in Salt Lake County with 28 confirmed cases this year, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. Health officials are urging residents who feel sick to stay home to prevent transmission, as exposure sites include airports and local schools. Quarantine rules apply for unvaccinated students while vaccinated students are not required to quarantine. The two-dose MMR vaccine remains highly protective, and adults who were vaccinated before 1968 may need a booster; monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

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London Measles Outbreak Reveals Vaccination Gap

North London is experiencing a measles outbreak (61 cases so far this year) linked to low vaccination rates in the capital: only 69% of five-year-olds are fully vaccinated, well below the national 84% and the 95% target, reflecting a broader England-wide decline in MMR uptake.

via The Economist|

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Upstate Walmart measles exposure prompts public health alert

Public health officials are investigating a potential measles exposure at a Powdersville Walmart amid South Carolina's ongoing Upstate outbreak, which has reached 962 cases. As of Tuesday, 127 people remain in quarantine and eight in isolation, with quarantine ending March 11. In response, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will operate a Mobile Health Unit to offer free measles–mumps–rubella vaccinations on March 3 at Grace Community Church in Spartanburg. Vaccination remains the best defense, and updates are available on the Measles Dashboard.

via WYFF News 4|

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Minnesota braces for sexually transmitted fungal outbreak linked to TMVII

Minnesota health officials report 14 confirmed and 27 suspected cases of a TMVII fungal infection (Trichophyton mentagrophytes), transmitted mainly through skin-to-skin contact including sexual activity; cases date back to July 2025, with transmission occurring in networks and prompting enhanced surveillance; symptoms resemble ringworm with itchy, spreading rashes; diagnosis is often clinical but may require a skin scrape, and treatment can involve weeks of antifungal pills; officials urge infected people to avoid close contact, not share towels or linens, and seek medical care.

via Fox News|

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Measles resurges in London’s under-10s amid vaccination gaps

A big measles outbreak in north-east London is primarily among unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries, with some hospitalisations and rising case counts. UKHSA notes low uptake of the two-dose MMRV vaccine in Enfield and nationally, prompting temporary vaccination centres and outreach as authorities warn that measles remains highly infectious and travel could spread it further.

via The Guardian|

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London measles outbreak prompts 21-day school exclusions for unvaccinated pupils

A measles outbreak in Enfield, north London, has prompted local authorities to warn that unvaccinated close contacts may be excluded from school for 21 days as a containment measure. At least 34 cases have been recorded this year with some hospitalizations; vaccination uptake in Enfield is low (64.3% of five-year-olds fully vaccinated in 2024/25), contributing to spread and prompting a national campaign to boost immunisation.

via BBC|

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Enfield measles outbreak triggers London-wide vaccination drive

Seven schools and a nursery in Enfield report more than 60 suspected measles cases, with 34 confirmed since January 12; health officials warn that low MMR vaccination uptake is fueling the spread and could threaten a wider pan-London outbreak, as vaccination clinics are rolled out in schools and communities to curb transmission.

via The Times|

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Florida campus battles near-60 measles cases as national outbreak widens

Measles cases at Ave Maria University in Florida have climbed to nearly 60 amid a nationwide outbreak spanning at least 21 states. An unvaccinated sophomore on campus fell ill, while a nearby clinic treated a student and a professor who were vaccinated. Officials warn the U.S. could lose measles-elimination status as vaccination remains the key defense.

via CBS News|

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Minnesota records nation's largest TMVII fungal STI outbreak

Minnesota health officials say the state has the country’s largest-known outbreak of TMVII, a rare fungal sexually transmitted infection that causes circular rashes and is linked to sexual contact, with over 30 confirmed or suspected cases since July 2025. The first U.S. case was travel-related, and TMVII has circulated in Europe and Southeast Asia. MDH has enhanced surveillance and treatment can last up to three months with oral antifungals. Public guidance urges avoiding skin-to-skin contact, not sharing personal items, informing partners, and seeking prompt medical care, noting TMVII is most prevalent among men who have sex with men and can be mistaken for psoriasis.

via Ground News|

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Measles Outbreak Strikes Ave Maria University Campus

Ave Maria University in Florida is contending with a measles outbreak, with 7 students in quarantine as of Feb. 11, 2026. Suspected cases began Jan. 28 and were confirmed by the Florida Department of Health, prompting expanded on-campus clinics and ongoing contact tracing. About 50 students have moved beyond the contagious period with natural immunity, bringing the semester’s total cases to 57, while the university notes most students are vaccinated and continues to provide care and keep campus operations running.

via National Catholic Reporter|

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Measles outbreak in Israel claims 15th death among unvaccinated children

A nine-year-old unvaccinated child died of measles in Israel, the 15th death linked to an ongoing outbreak; the Health Ministry stresses that vaccines are safe and effective, urges routine vaccination for children ages 1–6, and notes dose recommendations in outbreak areas as well as precautions for the unvaccinated and their families.

via The Jerusalem Post|

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