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Georgia’s seventh case of measles this year reported in the Atlanta area
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Nearby states have experienced significant measles outbreaks, including South Carolina, which had nearly 1,000 confirmed cases. This compares to 10 cases total for the previous year.
Measles has been confirmed in a resident, marking the state's seventh case this year. The Georgia Department of Public Health made the confirmation on Tuesday evening. This compares to 10 cases total for the previous year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines an outbreak as three or more related cases. Nearby states have experienced significant measles outbreaks, including South Carolina, which had nearly 1,000 confirmed cases. Other states, such as Wisconsin, Iowa, and Pennsylvania, have also seen spikes in cases.
Further details about the current case and vaccination rates are available from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
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Category: Local Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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