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South Carolina reported just 23 new cases this week.
That's a far cry from where things stood a month ago when officials reported a whopping 248 new cases in a single week.
Public health officials credit the slowdown in new case reports to an uptick in the number of people getting vaccinated against measles, one of the most contagious diseases known.
At a recent mobile vaccine clinic in Spartanburg County, the epicenter of the outbreak, Tracy Hobbs showed up to get her five-year-old twins vaccinated.
Officials say more people will need to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of a new surge in cases.
Public health officials on Friday reported 44 new measles cases since Tuesday.
277 people are currently in quarantine.
Health officials stress that vaccination is the best way to protect against measles and will be key to ending this outbreak.
State epidemiologist Linda Bell told reporters this week vaccinations were up dramatically in January compared to last year in Spartanburg County, which is the epicenter of the outbreak.
She said at least 19 people have been hospitalized with complications, including brain swelling and pneumonia.
Public health officials on Friday reported 44 new measles cases since Tuesday.
277 people are currently in quarantine.
Health officials stress that vaccination is the best way to protect against measles and will be key to ending this outbreak.
State epidemiologist Linda Bell told reporters this week vaccinations were up dramatically in January compared to last year in Spartanburg County, which is the epicenter of the outbreak.
She said at least 19 people have been hospitalized with complications, including brain swelling and pneumonia.
Public health officials on Friday reported 44 new measles cases since Tuesday.