1st 2025 Georgia measles case reported in metro Atlanta

With a measles case in Georgia, here’s what you should know
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Georgia resident. DPH says the person resides in Atlanta and they are working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19 and Jan. 24, 2025, when they were infectious.
Measles in Georgia: First case of 2025 reported in metro Atlanta. What to know
The first measles case of the year, in Georgia, has been confirmed. From symptoms to cures, here's everything you need to know about this disease.
Georgia's first measles case of 2025 confirmed in metro Atlanta, health officials say
According to the Department of Public Health, this is Georgia's first reported measles case this year. In 2024, there were six reported cases in the Peach State.
Unvaccinated Resident Becomes Georgia’s First Measles Case Of 2025
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Health alert: Georgia health officials report confirmed case of measles
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in a metro Atlanta resident who traveled within the U.S. while unvaccinated.
Measles case confirmed in metro Atlanta
A metro Atlanta resident has been confirmed to have measles, according to the Department of Public Health.
First 2025 Georgia measles case reported in metro Atlanta
The measles case involves an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident and they are believed to have contracted the virus within the U.S., the health department said.
Measles case confirmed in Atlanta, first in Georgia for 2025
ATLANTA (WSAV) — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the first measles case of 2025 in Georgia on Tuesday. In 2024, there were six reported cases of measles in Georgia. The metro Atlanta area resident is unvaccinated and acquired the virus while traveling within the United States, the DPH said.
Case of measles is confirmed in metro Atlanta
Symptoms appear seven to fourteen days after exposure and typically include fever, cough running nose, and a rash.
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