ATLANTA - Another three cases of measles have been confirmed in Georgia, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 10, according to the state health officials.

What we know:

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, the new cases stem from another case confirmed on Sept. 11.

Two of the individuals are unvaccinated and the vaccination status of the third is unknown.

All three are isolating at home.

So far, 268 people identified as close contacts of confirmed cases; seven are in active monitoring.

Health officials are urging providers to be alert for patients who may have measles.

What is measles and how it spreads

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Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that typically starts with fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes before a red blotchy

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