南卡羅來納州大型麻疹疫情即將結束
South Carolina nears end of major measles outbreak
南卡羅來納州終於即將結束一場始於2025年10月的歷史性麻疹疫情。
South Carolina is finally nearing the end of a historic measles outbreak that began in October 2025.
衛生官員表示，該州已接近達成宣布疫情結束所需的門檻，即連續42天無新增病例。
Health officials report that the state is close to clearing the hurdle required to declare the event finished, which involves 42 days without a new case.
與此疫情相關的最後一例發生於2026年3月17日。
The last case linked to the outbreak occurred on March 17, 2026.
總計有997人感染，絕大多數病例集中在斯巴坦堡郡。
In total, 997 people were infected, with the vast majority of cases centered in Spartanburg County.
這場疫情是自2000年以來美國規模最大的麻疹疫情，凸顯了MMR疫苗的至關重要性。
This event stands as the largest measles outbreak in the United States since 2000, underscoring the vital importance of the MMR vaccine.
數據顯示，約95%的感染者未接種疫苗或疫苗接種記錄不明。
Data reveals that approximately 95% of those infected were either unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination records.
特定地區，尤其是上州地區的低免疫力，導致病毒快速傳播，影響了學校與企業。
Low immunity in certain pockets, particularly in the Upstate region, allowed the virus to spread rapidly, impacting schools and businesses.
所幸的是，2026年初加強的疫苗接種措施有助於顯著減緩病毒的傳播。
Fortunately, increased vaccination efforts in early 2026 helped significantly slow the virus's transmission.
儘管4月發現了另一起與旅遊相關的病例，但它與此次重大疫情無關。
While a separate, travel-related case was identified in April 2026, it is unrelated to this major outbreak.
隨著南卡羅來納州持續前進，公共衛生當局繼續強調，高疫苗接種覆蓋率依然是保護我們社區安全並維持國家消除疾病狀態的最有效方法。
As South Carolina moves forward, public health authorities continue to emphasize that high vaccination coverage remains the most effective way to keep our communities safe and maintain the nation's status regarding disease elimination.
