Measles Outbreaks: US Case Count Reaches Record High

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* Measles Outbreaks: There’s ⁢a measles case in Greenville County, South Carolina, potentially⁢ linked to an⁢ outbreak ⁢in Spartanburg. No related⁣ cases have been identified in other states yet.
* Strain on Health Departments: Responding to measles outbreaks is “incredibly expensive and demanding” for local health departments, which are already ⁣facing budget cuts and staffing shortages.
* Federal Support Concerns: There’s uncertainty about⁤ the level of support the federal goverment⁣ is ⁣providing to local responders.
* CDC During Shutdown: Despite the federal government shutdown, the CDC is continuing to update its measles tracker and maintain contact with local health leaders, though response times ⁢may be⁤ slower. They⁣ are prioritizing critical public health functions.
*‍ Underreporting: Experts ‍believe the number of formally⁤ reported measles cases in the US is likely an underestimate of the true number of cases.