Statewide public-health alerts: Spartanburg measles outbreak, formula recall, parent-health bill, USC CHIRP men's health, free naloxone kits/Cychlorphine/fentanyl, new DPH complaint portal/Public Health Week — implications for Sumter
Key Questions
What is the situation with the measles outbreak in Spartanburg?
Spartanburg has reported over 997 measles cases, with no new cases since March 17 and quarantine expected until around April 26. Babies under 6-12 months are particularly vulnerable as 'sitting ducks' due to herd immunity below 90%.
What legislative actions are related to vaccines in South Carolina?
Bills are advancing to remove vaccine requirements for children under 2 in daycares. Bill 862, a parent-health bill, has passed committee.
What public health resources are available statewide?
Free naloxone kits are available at DPH amid Cychlorphine and fentanyl risks. A new online DPH complaint portal launched, and Public Health Week is April 6-12.
997+ measles cases Spartanburg (babies <6-12mo vulnerable 'sitting ducks', herd immunity <90%, bills advancing to nix vax reqs for under-2s daycares; no new since Mar17; quarantine ~Apr26). ByHeart recall. Bill862 passed comm. CHIRP. Free naloxone at DPH. Online portal for complaints. Cychlorphine/fentanyl risks (new Sumter arrests). DPH Public Health Week (Apr6-12). Healthcare jobs; Sumter grants/kids; VA/Shaw.