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Spartanburg County, South Carolina, grapples with the largest measles outbreak in decades, fueled by declining vaccination rates and misinformation. With local rates dropping to 89% and neighboring areas even lower, the country faces a significant risk of losing herd immunity. Parents, once skeptical due to online misinformation and political rhetoric, are now reconsidering their choices amidst the outbreak. Mobile clinics see increased visitors, and vaccination rates surge, but experts warn of more flare-ups as lawmakers reject measures to bar unvaccinated kids from schools.

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