Georgia, measles and Public Health

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.
First case of measles in the state for the year reported, Georgia DPH says
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025. The infected individual, an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident, contracted the virus while traveling within the United States and was infectious between Jan. 19-24.
Georgia Department of Public Health confirms measles case in metro Atlanta
The Georgia Department of Public Health  (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident.
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,
Measles in Georgia: First case of 2025 reported in metro Atlanta. What to know
The first measles case of the year, in Georgia, has been confirmed. From symptoms to cures, here's everything you need to know about this disease.
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Health alert: Georgia health officials report confirmed case of measles
YOU CAN ALSO ORDER THEM ONLINE. THERE’ 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.
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