South Carolina Measles Outbreak: Urgent Concerns for Public Health and Law
South Carolina Measles Outbreak: Urgent Concerns for Public Health and Law Currently, South Carolina is experiencing the biggest measles outbreak in the country. The health conditions are worsening in the state. In just over a week, over 200 people have been infected with the disease, bringing the total to 558 in South Carolina since the outbreak was first reported in the state last fall. At present, health officials estimate that 200 people are currently infected with the disease, and over 500 people are in a mandatory 21-day quarantine for possible exposure to the disease. At least eight people, including children, have been admitted to the hospital for serious symptoms. I chose this particular outbreak as the subject of my essay due to the obvious interaction between public health issues and the law. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases worldwide, and outbreaks of the disease naturally raise questions regarding the law, particularly regarding vaccination, quarantine, and t...
