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Update - Measles Outbreak in Upstate Region
South Carolina Department of Public Health
South Carolina Department of Public Health
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Abstract
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing this Health Alert update to clinicians regarding the measles outbreak in the Upstate Region and to provide guidance for evaluating cases while minimizing additional exposures. As of Monday, January 5, 2026, DPH is reporting 223 measles cases primarily associated with the outbreak in Spartanburg County. There is risk for continued, rapid spread of measles in the Upstate among communities with low immunization rates. Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination remains the most important tool for preventing measles infection and spread. DPH recommends all residents be up to date on MMR vaccinations. Health care professionals should be vigilant for clinical presentations compatible with measles and immediately report suspect cases to the DPH public health office (listed below) in the region of the patient’s residence. DPH encourages testing for measles through commercial laboratories. The Public Health Laboratory can support testing requests when necessary.
Issue Date
2026-01
Keywords
Measles--South Carolina, Measles virus--South Carolina
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