DPH announces new measles case in Lowcountry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult Beaufort County resident.
A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, Calif.
A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, Calif.
Health officials say the source of exposure is unknown, and there is no known connection between the case reported on June 3 and this case.
The person was confirmed as having measles on Weds, June 10.
As a result of an investigation, DPH has identified multiple locations where exposures to infectious measles have occurred.
DPH has defined the times of potential exposure at the following locations and times:
Publix Super Market at Lady’s Island
61 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, S.C.
- 6/1/2026 — 2:30-7:30 p.m.
- 6/2/2026 — 3-6 p.m.
- 6/4/202 — 2:30-5:30 p.m.
- 6/5/2026 — 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Beaufort High School graduation, BHS Football Stadium
84 Sea Island Parkway, Beaufort, S.C.
- 6/3/2026
Dataw Island Community Center pool/gym
3 Marina Drive, St. Helena Island, S.C.
- 6/2, 6/3 and 6/4/2026 — 5:50 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“As we continue to see measles cases in South Carolina, it is critical that health care providers and the public be aware of the symptoms associated with this disease and take immediate action if they encounter or experience them,” says Dr. Brannon Traxler, interim DPH director. “Measles is highly contagious, and swift action is necessary to prevent spread in our communities.”
