Photo of a healthcare worker vaccinating a child while a woman holds the child on her lap. Over the image is a large yellow headline about measles vaccination in South Carolina, plus a smaller white subheadline and the WHN footer. Text on image: whn.global South Carolina medical professionals say the measles vaccine is available right now— and they want the community to use it. Health leaders say vaccine hesitancy is still a major issue — and they’re working to understand why some people remain unvaccinated as cases keep rising. The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Dark graphic with a large yellow quote recommending measles vaccination, attributed to a South Carolina pharmacist. Smaller white text explains South Carolina Department of Public Health MMR guidance. A partially visible vaccine vial appears in the lower right. Text on image: whn.global “The vaccine is available right now and I recommend that as many people that can get the vaccine that are, have no proof of immunity, should get the vaccine.” – Pharmacist Prital Mehta at Prime Family Pharmacy in Rock Hill The South Carolina Department of Public Health recommends that children receive their first and second doses between ages 1 and 17, while adults should be vaccinated based on their age, needs, and profession. Doctors typically advise giving the first dose at 12–15 months, followed by a second dose at 4–6 years old. (On vial, partially visible): MMR / Measles Mumps / Rubella / Vaccine / 20 ml / RX 0… The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Dark graphic with a large yellow headline explaining that vaccination protects people who can’t be vaccinated. White text explains why (pregnancy/immunocompromised) and emphasizes “community immunization,” followed by a concluding statement and the WHN footer. Text on image: whn.global Getting vaccinated helps protect people who can’t get vaccinated. Some individuals can’t safely receive the MMR vaccine, including pregnant people and/or immunocompromised people. That’s why doctors emphasize community immunization: when more people are protected, it reduces spread and helps shield vulnerable people from being exposed. Public health officials say vaccination is the best tool to prevent the outbreak from spreading further. The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Photo of a healthcare worker vaccinating a child while a woman holds the child on her lap. Over the image is a large yellow headline about measles vaccination in South Carolina, plus a smaller white subheadline and the WHN footer. Text on image: whn.global South Carolina medical professionals say the measles vaccine is available right now— and they want the community to use it. Health leaders say vaccine hesitancy is still a major issue — and they’re working to understand why some people remain unvaccinated as cases keep rising. The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Dark graphic with a large yellow quote recommending measles vaccination, attributed to a South Carolina pharmacist. Smaller white text explains South Carolina Department of Public Health MMR guidance. A partially visible vaccine vial appears in the lower right. Text on image: whn.global “The vaccine is available right now and I recommend that as many people that can get the vaccine that are, have no proof of immunity, should get the vaccine.” – Pharmacist Prital Mehta at Prime Family Pharmacy in Rock Hill The South Carolina Department of Public Health recommends that children receive their first and second doses between ages 1 and 17, while adults should be vaccinated based on their age, needs, and profession. Doctors typically advise giving the first dose at 12–15 months, followed by a second dose at 4–6 years old. (On vial, partially visible): MMR / Measles Mumps / Rubella / Vaccine / 20 ml / RX 0… The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.

Dark graphic with a large yellow headline explaining that vaccination protects people who can’t be vaccinated. White text explains why (pregnancy/immunocompromised) and emphasizes “community immunization,” followed by a concluding statement and the WHN footer. Text on image: whn.global Getting vaccinated helps protect people who can’t get vaccinated. Some individuals can’t safely receive the MMR vaccine, including pregnant people and/or immunocompromised people. That’s why doctors emphasize community immunization: when more people are protected, it reduces spread and helps shield vulnerable people from being exposed. Public health officials say vaccination is the best tool to prevent the outbreak from spreading further. The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.