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BEAUFORT, S.C. —
Potential measles exposure has been reported at a high school graduation, a Publix grocery store and a community pool in South Carolina, according to public health officials.
On Thursday, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed a case of measles in an adult living in Beaufort County.
They 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.
The person saw a local provider on June 6, and lab confirmation of measles was received June 10. Health officials say they are working to identify potential exposed persons at this time.
Possible measles exposure locations identified by DPH:
As a result of its 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.
- 6/4/2026 — 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.