State health official: 989 measles cases reported as outbreak surges in Spartanburg area The South Carolina Department of Public Health told a Senate subcommittee the state has reported 989 measles cases, most among unvaccinated people; DPH described quarantine, surge staffing and increased MMR uptake while warning the outbreak could spike again around spring break.

South Carolina is facing a serious measles outbreak with 989 cases reported, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals in Spartanburg County and beyond.

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Needham health staff warn of sharp drops in flu and COVID vaccination rates Town of Needham public‑health staff reported substantial declines in local vaccination coverage, saying influenza uptake fell from about 60% to 39% and COVID vaccine coverage is around 13%, and urged outreach and verification of state reporting data.

Needham's vaccination rates have plummeted, with flu shots dropping from 60% to 39% and COVID coverage crashing to just 13%—a wake-up call for community health!

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💉 Healthcare workers are key to boosting #VaccinationUptake — yet ECDC data shows low COVID-19 vaccine rates across Europe: 13.6% in 🇧🇪 Belgium to just 0.5% in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria.
At #ESWI2025, Michael Moore calls to unlock the full value of vaccines in managing #NCDs.
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