South Carolina Measles Cases Hit 789, Surpass Texas Outbreak
The Spin
Left narrative
South Carolina's measles outbreak — 789 cases and counting — is the direct result of plummeting vaccination rates, not a mysterious virus mutation. Unvaccinated Americans traveled overseas, brought measles back, and spread it through communities that abandoned proven public health measures. This disaster was entirely preventable and stems from treating social media influencers and conspiracy theories as legitimate alternatives to science.
Right narrative
The measles outbreak reflects a public trust crisis that predates the current administration, rooted in botched COVID-era policies, inconsistent messaging and prolonged mandates. Despite the CDC still recommending MMR vaccines, large numbers of parents remain hesitant — understandably so, given the lack of genuine informed consent and open discussion of risks. The narrative too often blames concerned parents rather than addressing why trust has been so badly damaged by relentless vaccine pressure.