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Georgia Confirms Three Measles Cases Tied to Fulton County Cluster

Two patients lack MMR vaccination, highlighting gaps fueling spread.

Overview

  • State health officials say the three infections were close contacts of a Fulton County resident whose case was confirmed on Sept. 11.
  • All three newly identified patients are isolating at home, and officials have not released personal details.
  • Investigators have identified 268 close contacts across the cluster, with seven under active monitoring as of Tuesday.
  • Earlier exposure alerts covered Georgia State University, a Sweetgreen on North Avenue, and Inter Atlanta FC youth soccer events.
  • With these confirmations, Georgia counts 10 measles cases in 2025, according to CDC data.