New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- US is witnessing a measles outbreak that has impacted several parts of the nation, forcing hundreds of unvaccinated children into quarantine and keeping them out of classrooms.

In South Carolina, at least 153 students were sent back home, while in Minnesota, 118 students were put under quarantine in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area after being exposed to the highly contagious virus, health officials said Friday, reported NBC News.

The outbreak in South Carolina is reportedly a part of a larger trend seen across the United States.

Measles can cause severe infections in the lungs and brain that can lead to cognitive issues, deafness or death. However, as per multiple media reports, doctors and health officials across t...