Measles case confirmed in Atlanta, 1st in Georgia for 2025

With a measles case in Georgia, here’s what you should know
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Georgia resident. DPH says the person resides in Atlanta and they are working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19 and Jan. 24, 2025, when they were infectious.
Health alert: Georgia health officials report confirmed case of measles
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who traveled within the U.S. while unvaccinated.
Measles case confirmed in Atlanta, first in Georgia for 2025
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the first measles case of 2025 in Georgia on Tuesday. President Trump and Elon Musk, two powerful figures, were initially united for the cameras and the "greater good,
Georgia's first measles case of 2025 confirmed in metro Atlanta, health officials say
According to the Department of Public Health, this is Georgia's first reported measles case this year. In 2024, there were six reported cases in the Peach State.
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