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Here’s how 5 measles cases grew to 991 in South Carolina South Carolina’s measles outbreak – which has put hundreds in quarantine – continues to grow. Here's how it happened.

Just one new measles case announced today in South Carolina, as outbreak cost reaches $1.6 million. More details in our ongoing timeline coverage of this record-breaking outbreak. 👇
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Georgia measles case mystery: State tells Healthbeat it can't rule out hidden local spread as source Several at-risk people remain in quarantine after recent exposure to a person with measles in Bryan County, Georgia. Here's what's known about the case.

Georgia measles case mystery: In-state infection can't be ruled out, health department tells Healthbeat
State health investigators determined that the Bryan County patient exposed 'several dozen' other people in Georgia to the virus. www.healthbeat.org/atlanta/2026...

How does Trump nominee Casey Means compare to previous surgeons general? Healthbeat reviewed the credentials of the 10 surgeons general confirmed since 1976. Here's how Trump nominee Casey Means stacks up.

Healthbeat reviewed the credentials of the 10 surgeons general confirmed since 1976. Here's how Trump nominee Casey Means stacks up.

South Carolina measles outbreak: How much is it costing taxpayers to bring it under control? State health officials have tallied the cost of combatting the outbreak so far. The bills are still coming in.

How much has South Carolina’s measles outbreak cost taxpayers so far? State health officials share their initial cost estimate with Healthbeat. www.healthbeat.org/2026/03/04/s... #publichealth #medsky #episky #IDsky

How does Trump nominee Casey Means compare to previous surgeons general? Healthbeat reviewed the credentials of the 10 surgeons general confirmed since 1976. Here's how Trump nominee Casey Means stacks up.

Dr. Casey Means defended her credentials to be the next surgeon general during last week’s hearing. We reviewed the medical experience of all doctors who held the post in past 50 years. www.healthbeat.org/2026/03/04/c... #publichealth #medSky #IDsky #episky

Photo of a Spartanburg Costco store.

Only 6 new measles cases in South Carolina since Tuesday, state health officials said today. But public exposure incidents continue- including a 3rd incident at this Costco in Spartanburg. Outbreak total cases now at 979. More: www.healthbeat.org/2026/01/27/s... #publichealth #IDsky #MedSky #Episky

Former CDC director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social - “I don’t agree with the statement that we have to get the politics out of public health. I think we need to get the partisanship out of public health…this is something that all of us – …progressive, conservative – should try to address”
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Huge S.C. measles outbreak slows, fueling cautious optimism it may end earlier than predicted New measles cases in South Carolina are falling, but upcoming spring break travel worries state epidemiologist. “This is not over yet," she said.

New measles cases in South Carolina are falling, but upcoming spring break travel worries state epidemiologist. “This is not over yet," she said.

Former Trump official: ‘We’ve got to reclaim public health as consistent with conservative principles’ Navigating the politics of public health: Calls to action from former GOP, Democratic CDC directors, surgeon general.

“We’ve got to reclaim public health as consistent with conservative principles,” said former Trump Surgeon General Jerome Adams at today’s @apha.org event + more from fmr CDC directors @drtomfrieden.bsky.social Robert Redfield, Mandy Cohen. #publichealth #episky
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Huge S.C. measles outbreak slows, fueling cautious optimism it may end earlier than predicted New measles cases in South Carolina are falling, but upcoming spring break travel worries state epidemiologist. “This is not over yet," she said.

Measles cases slowing in S.C. has health official cautiously optimistic. She credits long hours from front-line epidemiologists but still worries about approaching spring break. www.healthbeat.org/2026/02/25/m... #EpiSky #MedSky #publichealth #IDsky

Here’s how 5 measles cases grew to 979 in South Carolina South Carolina’s measles outbreak – which has put hundreds in quarantine – continues to grow. Here's how it happened.

Some good news out of South Carolina: After spiking in January, the state’s measles outbreak has just 6 new cases reported since Friday. How did this huge outbreak begin and where is it headed? We’re keeping track of ongoing developments here 👇 www.healthbeat.org/2026/01/27/s... #EpiSky #IDSky

It's off, now it's on again: Controversial federal vaccine advisory panel plans new meeting Medical groups are concerned about a possible vote at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that would limit vaccines for poor children.

New: Chaotic federal vaccine advisory panel meeting that was abruptly cancelled has now been rescheduled. www.healthbeat.org/2026/02/24/a... #EpiSky #IDSky #publichealth #pediatrics

After botulism treatment, babies get a treasured birthday card from California program The California program that identifies and treats cases of dangerous infant botulism also comforts families by sending silly cards on their babies' first birthdays.

Parents said this was a surprisingly meaningful gesture.
Because not everything is terrible all the time.
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Mentioned in article: @stanfordobgyn.bsky.social @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @acog.org #obgyn #pregnancy

‘We can do better’: Q&A with childbirth safety expert on preventing maternal deaths Why do some hospitals have far better childbirth outcomes than others – even when serving similar patients? Dr. Elliott Main on what must change to protect mothers.

Maternal deaths in the U.S.: A patient safety expert on what must change
www.healthbeat.org/2026/02/24/e... #MedSky #publichealth #EpiSky

Controversial CDC vaccine committee cancels meeting after failure to post agenda Why was the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting canceled? HHS didn't say.

And now HHS says next week’s ACIP meeting is canceled…

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Controversial CDC vaccine committee meeting next week in limbo for failure to post agenda Without public agenda, expert says Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices can’t legally meet next week.

Will the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meet next week as planned? www.healthbeat.org/2026/02/19/c... #publichealth #IDsky #Medsky

As measles spread in South Carolina over the holidays, internal state health department records obtained by @healthbeat.org also reveal fewer staff combatting the outbreak and concerns about workload + burnout before cases spike in January. (More below) #publichealth #Medsky #IDsky #EpiSky

South Carolina measles control efforts hamstrung by holiday school closures Before the S.C. measles outbreak surged, health officials needed help contacting children exposed to measles in classrooms. But the schools were closed for winter break.

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Photo of a school but in front of a school. Headline: Holiday school closures hampered S.C.'s measles outbreak response before cases surged. With school closed for winter break, health officials couldn't get critical information to identify and warn those exposed to measles of the need to quarantine.

South Carolina’s state health department faced a significant problem in the critical weeks before the state’s measles outbreak surged in January. Here’s how school winter break closures left people socializing during the holidays instead of in quarantine. 🔗👇#Edusky #schoolnurse #schoolhealth

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Exclusive: In the critical weeks before South Carolina’s measles outbreak surged, the state’s efforts to quickly quarantine those who had been exposed was hamstrung by holiday school closures. www.healthbeat.org/2026/02/17/s... #MedSky #IDsky #publichealth

Healthbeat logo and headline: S.C. hospital system with maternity unit measles exposure to require masks. Prisma Health’s announcement came two days after Healthbeat revealed measles exposures in the labor and delivery unit at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital and in the emergency department of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. By Alison Young

On Monday, Healthbeat revealed measles exposure incidents in a Prisma labor & delivery unit + emergency department. On Wednesday the health system announced a new mask policy amid the South Carolina measles outbreak. “There is no incident that has prompted this,” a Prisma OB/GYN said. #medSky #IDsky

Prisma Health’s mask announcement came two days after Healthbeat revealed measles exposure incidents in the labor and delivery unit at Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital and in the emergency department of Greenville Memorial Hospital
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A maternity unit and BMW plant are among groups exposed in South Carolina measles outbreak, records reveal.
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Internal records obtained by Healthbeat from the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s outbreak response reveal more about the outbreak’s impact within the state and across the country than has been previously made public. www.healthbeat.org/2026/02/02/s... #publichealth #IDsky #Medsky

Appreciated the opportunity to talk with 11AliveNews about our Healthbeat examination of how the South Carolina measles outbreak exploded. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGTf... #publichealth #medsky #IDsky

Here’s how 5 measles cases grew to 847 in South Carolina The South Carolina measles outbreak continues to surge, putting hundreds in quarantine. Here's how it happened.

New numbers just released by South Carolina’s state health department show the outbreak continues to surge. How did this outbreak become so big? www.healthbeat.org/2026/01/27/s...

Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula Two suppliers provided dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies.

Organic whole milk powder that tested positive for the type of bacteria that causes botulism was made from milk provided by Organic West Milk Inc., a California company, and processed at a Dairy Farmers of America plant in Fallon, Nevada, company officials said.
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Here’s how 5 measles cases grew to 789 in South Carolina The South Carolina measles outbreak is far from over. With Tuesday's update, it has surpassed the number of cases in last year’s deadly outbreak in Texas. Here's how it happened.

This detailed timeline shows how South Carolina’s measles outbreak smoldered for months before it surged to 789 cases this week. It began with just 5 known cases. www.healthbeat.org/2026/01/27/s... #publichealth #medsky #idsky #pediatrics #childhealth #vaccines

We will continue to update this detailed timeline — as we did again with this afternoon’s new numbers…