New case of measles in Georgia
Georgia health officials confirmed the fourth case of state measles in 2025, saying that an Atlanta unaccompanied metro resident was infected with the very contagious virus.
Atlanta – A fourth measle case was confirmed in Georgia, the Georgia Ministry of Public Health announced on Monday afternoon.
What we know:
According to state health officials, a non -vaccinated Atlanta metro resident caught him during his international trips.
What is the next step:
Officials are now trying to find all the people who may have had contacts with this person between May 10 and 18.
Local perspective:
Health officials said there were six cases of measles in 2024.
What is measles?
Dig more deeply:
Measles is a very contagious virus that spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. According to centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus can linger in the air or on surfaces up to two hours after the infected individual left the area. Symptoms generally appear between seven and 14 days after exposure and often start with a high fever, a cough, a flowing nose and aqueous eyes. An eruption of small red spots generally follows, starting with the head and spreading through the body. Health experts emphasize that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) remains the most effective defense against infection. The CDC recommends that children receive the first dose of the ROR vaccine between 12 and 15 months, followed by a second dose between 4 and 6 years old. A single dose of the vaccine offers immunity to more than 95% of recipients, while the second dose increases protection to around 98%.
Anyone who presents symptoms in accordance with measles must immediately contact his health care provider. However, officials strongly advise to call in advance before visiting a doctor, hospital or public health clinic to reduce the risk of exposing others. Health care providers who suspect a case of measles are invited to immediately inform the public health authorities.
The source: The details of this article were provided by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
