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Measles Alert: Unvaccinated Resident Exposes Fulton County Public

9/13/2025

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An unvaccinated Fulton County resident contracted measles, potentially exposing others from September 2 to 11.
Exposure sites include Georgia State University, Sweetgreen Restaurant, and Inter Atlanta FC soccer events.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the case and is notifying those at risk.
Symptoms may appear 7 to 14 days post-exposure, starting with fever, cough, and rash.
DPH urges vaccination with the MMR vaccine, which provides over 95% protection.

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Story summary

An unvaccinated Fulton County resident contracted measles, potentially exposing others from September 2 to 11.
Exposure sites include Georgia State University, Sweetgreen Restaurant, and Inter Atlanta FC soccer events.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the case and is notifying those at risk.
Symptoms may appear 7 to 14 days post-exposure, starting with fever, cough, and rash.
DPH urges vaccination with the MMR vaccine, which provides over 95% protection.