SCDPH confirms measles case in Beaufort County; exposure locations identified

WMBF News reports that (WCSC) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult Beaufort County resident.

DPH said the person’s vaccination status is unconfirmed and they did not have immunity from a previous measles infection.

The source of exposure is unknown, and DPH said there is no known connection between this case and another measles case reported on June 3 in South Carolina.

The patient visited a local health care provider on June 6.

Lab confirmation of measles was received on June 10.

DPH said notifications to people who may have been exposed are underway.