Why Georgia Measles Cases Are Surging Past Last Year's Totals

3 more measles cases confirmed in Georgia

All three new cases were close contacts of a previous case confirmed last month.

UPDATE: DPH says 3 new Macon County measles cases raise Georgia total to 28 - 41NBC News WMGT-DT

UPDATE (11/10/26): The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three additional measles cases in Macon County, bringing Georgia’s 2026 total to 28. In a news release Tuesday, DPH said all three people had close contact with the Macon County case confirmed October 12. Health officials have notified others who may have been exposed and face an increased risk of...

Why Georgia measles cases are surging past last year's totals

State health officials confirmed three new measles cases in Macon County linked to an earlier October exposure.

Georgia Department of Health confirms three new measles cases in Macon County - On Common Ground News

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three additional measles cases in Macon County. All three individuals were close contacts of a measles case confirmed on Oct. 12, 2026. DPH has notified others who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing measles. Vaccination is the best protection against [...] The post Georgia Department of Health confirms three new measles cases in Macon County first ap…