Feb 7, 2025 · The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents.

Feb 20, 2025 · As Texas continues to battle a growing measles outbreak largely among its unvaccinated children, six other states have confirmed cases, as well.

Dec 3, 2024 · Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus, typically including high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. Then, a rash of tiny, red spots breaks out. It starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine can prevent measles and rubella. The vaccine is safe and effective.

1 day ago · In Georgia, state and county public health officials have worked to respond to a measles outbreak among three unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents, who are all part of the same family.

Measles is a respiratory disease caused by the measles virus. The disease is also called Rubeola. The virus normally grows in the cells that line the back of the throat and lungs. It is extremely contagious and causes fever, runny nose, cough, and a rash all over the body.

As of February 20, 2025, a total of 93 measles cases were reported by 8 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island, and Texas.

Feb 10, 2025 · Since the New Year, Georgia has reported measles in three residents. Here's a closer look at the virus, where it is, and how dangerous it is.

Jan 28, 2025 · An unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident contracted measles, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), and the agency is working to identify any persons …

Feb 7, 2025 · The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January.

Feb 11, 2025 · Infectious disease specialists throughout Georgia have worked rapidly over the past few weeks to respond to a measles outbreak in the metro Atlanta area, according to the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale Public Health Departments.