South Carolina DPH confirms fourth measles case in Upstate resident

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the fourth case of measles in the state since July 2025.

The Upstate resident was unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection, nor did they have a specific, known exposure to someone with measles. DPH determined this was a positive measles case after receiving confirmatory laboratory test results. The patient has completed isolation to prevent the further spread of the highly contagious virus, and the DPH has begun a contact investigation, notifying anyone who may have been exposed.

“Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread easily by respiratory droplets from infected people. People may not be aware that measles can cause serious complications like infl