The Georgia Department of Public Health says two additional measles cases have been confirmed in connection with an outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing the outbreak total to 10 cases.

With the latest cases included, Georgia has now recorded 16 confirmed measles cases in 2026.

DPH says it is continuing to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.

Measles symptoms usually appear 7 to 14 days after exposure, although symptoms can develop anywhere from 4 to 21 days later. Early symptoms generally include a high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. A rash of small red spots then typically develops, beginning around the head before spreading to the rest of the body.

Health officials continue to emphasize vaccination as the best protection against the disease. The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children receive the first MMR dose between 12 and 15 months of age and the second dose between 4 and 6 years of age.

DPH says anyone who becomes sick or believes they may have been exposed to measles should contact a healthcare provider immediately and explain the possible exposure.

Health officials specifically warn people not to simply walk into a doctor’s office, hospital or public health clinic without calling first. Calling ahead allows healthcare workers to provide instructions and helps reduce the possibility of exposing other patients.

Anyone who does not have a physician can contact the Georgia Department of Public Health Acute Disease Epidemiology Section at 404-657-2588 during regular business hours. After hours, on evenings or weekends, residents can call 1-866-PUB-HLTH, or 1-866-782-4584.

People who may have measles are also advised to stay home and avoid contact with others, particularly infants younger than one year old and people with weakened immune systems.

Additional measles information is available from the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.