3 more measles cases confirmed in Georgia

Three additional measles cases have been confirmed in Macon County, the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday.

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All three new cases were close contacts of a previous case confirmed in Macon County last month.

With the new cases, there are now 28 confirmed measles cases in Georgia this year. Last year, 10 cases were confirmed in the state.

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Public health officials say vaccination is the best protection against measles.

Those with measles symptoms should reach out to the healthcare provider. Don’t go to a doctor’s office, hospital or any other healthcare facility without calling ahead, as measles is very contagious.

Read more about measles here.

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