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SC Adult Contracts Measles After Travel
4 Jun
Summary
- An unvaccinated adult in Hampton County, SC, has contracted measles.
- Eight potentially exposed individuals have been quarantined until June 21.
- International travel is cited as a possible source of infection.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident of Hampton County. This individual was unvaccinated and had recently traveled internationally, with the source of exposure remaining unknown.
Eight other local residents identified as potentially exposed have been notified and recommended for quarantine through June 21. DPH stated that an investigation revealed no public exposures occurred, but stressed the continued risk of measles cases in South Carolina due to international travel.
This incident follows a large measles outbreak in the Upstate region that spanned from October 2025 to March 2026, resulting in 997 confirmed cases. Vaccination is emphasized as the most effective preventative measure against measles, with the MMR vaccine recommended for children in two doses.
