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CDC Mobilizes Federal Support for Measles Outbreaks

Federal disease detectives deploy to South Carolina as CDC expands its multistate containment strategy

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The CDC has sent Epidemic Intelligence Service specialists to South Carolina to assist with measles outbreak containment, collaborating with state health departments. Their efforts include analyzing outbreak data, identifying transmission patterns, and enhancing vaccination strategies. The CDC's support package features embedded epidemiologists, advanced laboratory testing, outbreak modeling, and real-time assessments. Director Bhattacharya reiterated the importance of the MMR vaccine, emphasizing that its benefits surpass risks, ensuring community trust and safety.

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CDC Mobilizes Federal Support for Measles Outbreaks

Federal disease detectives deploy to South Carolina as CDC expands its multistate containment strategy

  • by Kerri Miller

  • March 9, 2026

  • 2 min

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