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5 Georgia siblings diagnosed with measles
WSB-TV • • health
Key Points:
- The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed five new measles cases among unvaccinated or under-vaccinated siblings in Jasper County, with at least one having traveled out-of-state.
- These new cases raise Georgia’s total measles cases in 2026 to 21, more than double the 10 cases reported in 2025, and are unrelated to a previous outbreak in Cobb County.
- Measles is highly contagious, spreading through airborne droplets, with symptoms appearing 7 to 14 days after exposure, including fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a spreading rash.
- The MMR vaccine is highly effective, with over 95% immunity after one dose and about 98% after two doses, and the CDC recommends vaccination beginning between 12-15 months of age.
- Health officials urge anyone with measles symptoms to contact a healthcare provider before visiting facilities to avoid spreading the virus and require providers to report suspected cases immediately.
