Georgia confirms measles in unvaccinated resident, raising yearly total to 7

Georgia confirms measles in unvaccinated resident, raising yearly total to 7

Georgia health officials have confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated resident, bringing the state’s total to seven this year.

GPB morning headlines for August 19, 2026

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention give an updated picture of Georgia’s childhood vaccine uptake; The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles.

DPH confirms measles case in Georgia, working to identify others who may have had contact - On Common Ground News

ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta. At this time, there is no known travel history or exposure to someone infected with measles. DPH is working to identify anyone who may have had contact with the individual while the individual was infectious. Measles is very [...] The post DPH confirms measles case in Georgia, working to identify others who may have had conta…