South Carolina Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak

‘We strongly encourage everyone to review their immunization records and make sure they are up to date on all recommended vaccinations,’ Dr. Linda Bell said.

Measles vaccines on a tray in Lubbock, Texas, in a file image. Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images

Officials in South Carolina on Oct. 2 confirmed an outbreak of measles in the state.

As of Oct. 1, eight measles cases have been reported in the northern part of the state, the South Carolina Department of Public Health said. Five of the patients became sick within the past month.