February 3, 2026

Parents/Guardians,

Many of you are aware of the Measles outbreak in South Carolina, with 354 people in quarantine and 22 in isolation. Department of Health (DPH) reports 29 new cases bringing the outbreak total to 876. It is concentrated in the upstate and has made its way to the Columbia area. Data shows that 97% of the people who got measles were unvaccinated. CCSD Nursing Department is working diligently to be prepared if a case should arise within our school district.

Unvaccinated children (including those with Religious, Medical, and 30-Day exemptions) who are exposed to a measles case may need to be excluded from school, sports and afterschool activities for up to 21 days after their last exposure to the positive case, unless they are vaccinated within 72 hours of exposure. Chesterfield County School District will follow SC Department of Health (DPH) guidelines and recommendations for positive cases.

If you have any questions or would like your child to be vaccinated and need assistance finding a provider, please call the school nurse at your child’s school.

Shirlean Johnson, RN

Chesterfield County School District Nursing Services