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The measles outbreak in Spartanburg County has led to 16 confirmed cases, prompting quarantine measures for students and a vaccination campaign.
Spartanburg, South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed five additional cases of measles, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 16 this year. The ongoing outbreak has been particularly concentrated in Spartanburg County, where 12 of the 16 cases are linked to local schools.
In response to the outbreak, more than 130 students from Global Academy and Fairforest Elementary, both situated in Spartanburg County School District 6, have been placed in quarantine. This preventative measure aims to minimize further exposure and transmission of the virus.
A child’s exposure to the measles virus has also been traced back to Crunch Fitness located on South Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville. Health officials are urging anyone who visited Crunch Fitness on September 30 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to consult their healthcare provider if they suspect potential exposure.
Symptoms of measles typically include a cough, fever, rash, red eyes, and a runny nose. Given the highly contagious nature of the virus, it is crucial for individuals to monitor these symptoms closely.
To combat the rising cases of measles, SCDPH is deploying a mobile measles vaccination unit to Spartanburg County. This unit will offer free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations to the public, and details regarding the mobile health unit’s scheduled stops will be announced soon.
As of October 14, the outbreak has led to 12 confirmed cases in Spartanburg County since July. The incubation period for measles can last up to 21 days from exposure to the onset of symptoms. Importantly, an infected individual remains contagious four days before and four days after a rash appears. Furthermore, the measles virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left a room or vehicle.
The current outbreak primarily affects Global Academy, a public charter school, and Fairforest Elementary, a public school in Spartanburg County. Currently, a total of 139 students from these institutions are in quarantine due to potential exposure to the virus.
For further information and updates regarding infectious diseases, individuals are encouraged to visit the SCDPH website. It is essential for community members to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others during this outbreak.
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