Measles Outbreak Hits Vulnerable Infants Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has left unvaccinated infants exceptionally vulnerable, highlighting the dangers posed by declining immunization rates. The outbreak, which spiraled into the worst in the U.S. in over 35 years with nearly 1,000 cases, forced doctors to recommend measles vaccinations earlier than usual for some at-risk children. Babies under six months of age, however, remain defenseless against the highly contagious virus, which can lead to severe complications such as pneumo