4th measles case confirmed in Georgia, Department of Public Health says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A fourth measles case has been discovered in Georgia, according to the state Department of Public Health.

The department said the person was unvaccinated. It is believed they contracted the virus while traveling internationally.

Measles is very contagious, but people who have received both doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are typically protected in 98% of cases.

RELATED: Georgia officials warn of measles misinformation spreading as cases rise nationwide

The department said the person was infectious between May 10 and May 18, and they are working to identify anyone who came into contact with them during that time.

According to the department, measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. A red rash then starts at the head and spreads to the rest of the body.

If you believe you have measles, you should call a doctor’s office, hospital or health clinic before arrival so they can prepare and notify public health officials.

The first measles case this year in Georgia was reported in metro Atlanta in late January.

Two more cases were reported in February.

Copyright 2025 WANF. All rights reserved.