On May 19, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced the state’s fourth confirmed measles case of 2025. In a recent CDC notice, it was revealed that most reported cases are being contracted as a result of international travel, contributing to the unusually high national case number of over 1,100.

While Georgia’s four cases may not seem to be a lot, the possibility of outbreaks has drastically increased due to nationwide spikes. The largest spike has been in Texas, with a jump from having 285 cases in 2024 to over 700 this year alone, and two deaths .

While the residents who were infected were found in the metro and greater Atlanta areas, caution should be taken in areas where people are experiencing symptoms of the viral disease. Wearing a mask or keeping your distance from

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