The measles outbreak in upstate South Carolina is rapidly worsening, with 111 cases reported and no clear end in sight, according to health officials. The spike, especially after Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, is linked to increased transmission and low vaccination rates—just 90% in Spartanburg and Greenville counties, below the 95% threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks. Dr. Linda Bell warned that the outbreak could last for weeks, emphasizing the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts. The rise underscores ongoing public health challenges surrounding vaccine coverage and the dangers of large gatherings during outbreak periods. Will this crisis spur vaccination awareness and action? More here: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-south-carolina-quarantine-utah-arizona-us-rcna248435?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma&taid=6939f21605d5820001df0142 #Measles #PublicHealth #VaccineCoverage #Outbreak #SouthCarolina #Vaccinate #HealthCrisis

Africa: Vaccination Progress Helps Save Millions of Lives in African Region: [GAVI] Brazzaville / Geneva -- An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is helping protect millions of people from life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio and cervical cancer.In 2023, vaccination saved at least 1.8 million lives in the African region, nearly half the global figure of 4.2 million. These advancements have been… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKLb8T #Vaccination #VaccineCoverage #HealthInAfrica #GAVI #UNICEF