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Georgia Reports New Measles Cases Among Unvaccinated Residents

2/8/2025

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Georgia's Department of Public Health reported two new measles cases in unvaccinated residents of metro Atlanta.
Health officials reached out to those potentially exposed, offering vaccines or antibodies to mitigate risk.
No additional cases have emerged outside the family unit.
Measles is highly contagious, with symptoms like high fever, cough, and rash; vaccination remains essential for prevention.

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Georgia's Department of Public Health reported two new measles cases in unvaccinated residents of metro Atlanta.
Health officials reached out to those potentially exposed, offering vaccines or antibodies to mitigate risk.
No additional cases have emerged outside the family unit.
Measles is highly contagious, with symptoms like high fever, cough, and rash; vaccination remains essential for prevention.