Georgia health officials found three more measles cases this week. All three people had close contact with someone who got sick in September.

What It Means For You: If you or your children aren’t vaccinated, you face a higher risk of getting this highly contagious disease. Check your vaccination records and talk to your doctor.

What’s Happening: Two of the new patients never got vaccinated. The third person’s vaccination status is unknown. All three are staying home to avoid spreading the virus.

• Health workers are watching 268 people who may have been exposed

• Seven of those contacts need daily check-ins with health officials

Catch Up Quick: Georgia now has 10 measles cases this year compared to six cases in all of 2024. The disease spreads easily through coughing and sneezing.

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