In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000

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Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.

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In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000
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In South Carolina Measles Outbreak, Vaccine Skepticism Led to Largest Outbreak Since 2000

Center Left

Spartanburg County in South Carolina is ground zero for the largest measles outbreak since 2000. One school has a vaccination rate of 21 percent.