The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated resident of Fulton County, prompting a public health alert for potential exposures that occurred between September 2 and 11, 2025. The individual, who has no known international travel history, is no longer infectious but may have exposed others at several public locations within Fulton County.

DPH is actively working with the Fulton County Board of Health, Georgia State University (GSU), Inter Atlanta FC, and Sweetgreen restaurant to notify individuals who may be at an increased risk of developing measles.

Potential exposure locations and times include:

Georgia State University (GSU):
Aderhold Learning Building: September 2 and 4, between 7:30 am and 2:15 pm
Langdale Hall: September 2 and 4, between 9:00 am and 12:45 pm
Sweetgreen Restaurant (North Avenue):
September 3: between 10:30 am and 5:30 pm
September 6: between 2:30 pm and 10:00 pm
September 8: between 10:30 am and 5:30 pm
Inter Atlanta FC (soccer games and practice):
September 3, 6, and 7. Individuals potentially exposed during these outdoor activities have been contacted. DPH notes that due to the outdoor nature of these events, the risk of infection is considered low.

Healthcare providers throughout the state are urged to maintain heightened awareness for patients presenting with symptoms consistent with measles.

Measles symptoms typically appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus and often begin with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. A characteristic rash of tiny, red spots usually follows, starting on the head and spreading to the rest of the body.

Anyone who becomes sick or believes they may have been exposed to measles should take the following precautions:

Contact your healthcare provider immediately. Inform them about your possible exposure to measles before visiting any medical facility.
If you do not have a doctor, call the DPH Acute Disease Epidemiology Section at 404-657-2588 during business hours (Monday-Friday) or 1-866-PUB-HLTH (1-866-782-4584) during evenings and weekends.
Do not go directly to a doctor’s office, hospital, or public health clinic without first calling to notify them of your potential measles exposure. This step is crucial to prevent further spread of the virus to vulnerable individuals in waiting rooms.
If you suspect you have measles, stay home and avoid contact with other people, especially babies under 1 year of age or individuals with weakened immune systems.
Healthcare providers who suspect measles should notify public health immediately.

Measles is a highly contagious, but preventable, disease. The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends children receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age, with a second dose between 4 and 6 years old. More than 95% of individuals who receive a single dose develop immunity, with a second dose boosting protection to approximately 98%.

For more information about measles, please visit https://dph.georgia.gov/epidemiology/acute-disease-epidemiology/vaccine-preventable-diseases/measles or https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html.

Note: The exposure dates provided are in September 2025, as specified in the source material.