The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three new cases of the measles virus in Spartanburg County—bringing the total number of cases in the state this year to 19 and the total number of cases in the current outbreak to 15.
State health officials say the new cases had already been quarantining at home due to close contact with other individuals who became ill; therefore, no additional exposures have occurred.
Unvaccinated residents are encouraged to take advantage of DPH's mobile health unit to receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Immunizations will be given a the following locations at no cost:
- Monday, Oct. 20: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Boiling Springs Library, 871 Double Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs.
- Wednesday, Oct. 22: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Wellford Baptist Church, 235 Syphrit Rd., Wellford.
- Thursday, Oct. 23: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Dr. T. K. Gregg Community Center, 650 Howard St., Spartanburg.
The MMR vaccine is given as a two-dose series; booster doses are generally not needed.
Anyone seeking a second dose of the two-dose series should schedule an appointment with their health care provider, pharmacy or public health department. To find the one nearest you, visit DPH's online adult vaccine locator.