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When Measles Came Back to Appalachia

For the first time since 1992, more than 2,000 cases of measles were diagnosed in the United States in 2025, the majority of which were diagnosed in Texas. Appalachia, deciding that Texas had gotten enough attention, stepped up to seize defeat from the jaws of decades-long victory, with South Carolina seeing 311 cases in 2025, and 481 in JUST the first month of 2026.

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Marcus J. Hopkins

3 days ago3 min read