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Measles outbreak linked to metro Atlanta daycare
WSB-TV • • health
Key Points:
- The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed four additional measles cases linked to a metro Atlanta daycare, with affected children either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.
- Health authorities are actively identifying close contacts due to measles' high contagiousness, but the specific daycare location has not been disclosed.
- As of August 28, 2026, Georgia has reported 11 confirmed measles cases, marking the highest number since 2019 when 19 cases were recorded.
- Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a distinctive rash that starts on the head and spreads; individuals with symptoms are advised to contact healthcare providers before visiting.
- The Georgia Department of Public Health urges vaccination with the MMR vaccine to prevent measles and rubella and to curb the outbreak.
