Map showing measles outbreak spread from South Carolina to Washington state

Measles outbreak in South Carolina spreads to Washington state five times in two weeks

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This report highlights a recent development where a measles outbreak originating in South Carolina has been transmitted to Washington state on five separate occasions within a two-week period. The situation underscores a shift in measles risk factors in the US, moving away from international travel as the primary source of cases.

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Originally published by arstechnica