Georgia health officials confirm three new measles cases
The cases in Macon County bring Georgia's 2026 measles count to 25, all among unvaccinated people.
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What happened
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed three new measles cases in Macon County. All three individuals were unvaccinated, and they had close contact with a previously reported infection earlier in October. Health officials said they have notified others who may have been exposed.
Why it matters
The new cases raise Georgia's 2026 measles count to 25. Officials are contacting people who may have been exposed.
Coverage
- Three new measles cases reported in Georgia (Donesha Aldridge (11Alive))
- New measles cases in Macon County connected with previously reported infection, health officials say (CBS News)
- Georgia measles count rises to 25 in 2026 as DPH confirms three Macon County cases (wgxa.tv)
- 3 more measles cases reported in Macon County (walb.com)
- Three additional measles cases confirmed in Georgia (wsbradio.com)
- 3 more measles cases confirmed in Georgia, health officials say (wsbtv.com)
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