The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a sixth case of measles in the state for 2025. This latest case involves an unvaccinated individual who is a family member of the confirmed measles case reported in May.

“The individual was promptly quarantined at home following exposure, and we can confirm there were no additional exposures outside of the home that require follow-up at this time,” stated a DPH spokesperson. Good news also came regarding the earlier outbreak. “The other two cases associated with the May outbreak have fully recovered, and monitoring has ended for all individuals exposed to the initial case.” This marks the second outbreak of measles in Georgia this year, bringing the total reported cases to six in 2025, matching the total number of cases reported in all of 2024. Health officials are urging residents to ensure they are vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). The MMR vaccine is widely considered safe and highly effective in preventing these highly contagious diseases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children receive their first dose of the MMR vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age and a second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. According to the CDC, more than 95% of individuals who receive a single dose of the MMR vaccine develop immunity to all three viruses. A second dose further enhances protection, typically boosting immunity to around 98%. The DPH continues to monitor the situation and encourages anyone with questions or concerns about measles to contact their healthcare provider or visit the DPH website for more information.

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