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Georgia Reports Second Measles Case This Year
23 Feb
Summary
- A second measles case was reported in Georgia this year.
- The case involves an unvaccinated Bryan County resident.
- Measles is highly contagious and spread through airborne particles.
The Georgia Department of Health confirmed a new measles case on Sunday, marking the second instance this year. The affected individual resides in Bryan County and is unvaccinated. This individual recently traveled out of state but had no international travel history.
Health officials are actively notifying those who may have been exposed and are at higher risk for developing measles. In 2025, Georgia documented 10 confirmed measles cases. Measles is extremely contagious, spreading through the air via coughs and sneezes, with the virus potentially lingering for up to two hours.
Symptoms, including high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, typically appear 7 to 14 days post-exposure, followed by a characteristic rash. Those experiencing symptoms are urged to contact their healthcare provider by phone before visiting to prevent further spread.
The CDC reported 982 confirmed measles cases across the United States in 2026 as of February 19. Tragically, three individuals died from measles in the previous year. Outbreaks can emerge in communities with low vaccination rates, with vaccine hesitancy posing a threat to the disease's elimination status in the U.S.
