In South Carolina, 27 new measles cases were recorded from just Friday to Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 142 cases this year. Measles, mumps and rubella are prevented via the MMR vaccine. In Arizona, which saw five measles cases in 2024, a surge has led to 182 this year. The measles virus won't be contained within schools, within school districts or by county lines, but the MMR vaccine, by providing lifelong immunity to the majority of those vaccinated, will contain the virus.' Three percent have received one dose of the MMR vaccine and four percent have received both doses.

Source: Daily Mail December 21, 2025 08:14 UTC