Measles Detected In Metro ATL In 1st Case Of 2025
- The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025, involving an unvaccinated resident from Metro Atlanta who traveled within the U.S. While infectious between January 19-24.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air and can linger for up to two hours, with symptoms appearing 7 to 14 days after exposure, including high fever and cough.
- Public health officials are urging vaccination against measles, highlighting that the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine provides over 95% immunity after the first dose and 98% after the second.
- There were 284 cases of measles reported nationwide in 2024, with this being the first confirmed case in Georgia this year, following six reported cases in 2024.
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