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  The measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to expand, with state health officials reporting 124 new cases since Friday, bringing the total tied to the Upstate outbreak to 434. According to the South Carolina […]

The CDC has released an updated childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children and shifts several others into risk‑based or shared decision‑making categories. Eleven vaccines remain part of the […]

The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans will bring changes to nutrition programs across Brunswick and Columbus counties, as schools, childcare centers, and public‑health agencies begin aligning with the updated federal standards. The guidelines place […]

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Gaston County Public Health are warning residents of a confirmed measles case involving an individual who traveled through Gaston County while infectious. Measles is a highly […]