The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported 58 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 847.
There are currently 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 24.
Below is a breakdown of the ages of the 847 cases:
- Under 5: 222
- 5-17: 539
- 18+: 69
- Unknown: 17
Measles symptoms to watch for typically begin 7-12 days (but up to 21 days) after exposure, and include cough, runny nose, and red watery eyes, and fever followed by a rash two to three days later that starts on the face then spreads to the rest of the body.
Vaccination continues to be the best way to prevent measles and stop this outbreak. Vaccines are available at many primary care provider offices and pharmacies, as well as DPH Health Departments.
