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Measles Swells Brains, SCOTUS Favors Dems, and Hemsworth's Alzheimer's Fear

Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Leads to Brain Swelling in Children

A measles outbreak in South Carolina, which began in October 2025, has surged to 876 cases as of February 3, 2026, with 700 cases reported since the start of the year. According to state epidemiologist Linda Bell, some children infected with measles have developed encephalitis, a serious complication involving swelling of the brain, Wired reported.

The outbreak raises concerns about a potentially significant resurgence of measles in the United States. In 2025, the country experienced more than 2,267 cases, the highest number in 30 years, Wired noted. Declining vaccination rates across the country are believed to be a major factor driving the resurgence.

Encephalitis is a rare but severe complication of measles that can lead to convulsions and cause deafness or intellectual disability, according to Wired. The severity of the current outbreak and the emergence of encephalitis cases highlight the importance of vaccination efforts to prevent the spread of the disease and protect vulnerable populations.

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