Health officials in Georgia have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated Fulton County resident, raising concerns about potential exposures earlier this month.
What Happened & Where Exposures May Have Occurred
The infected individual was contagious between September 2 and September 11, although they are no longer considered infectious.
There is no known link to international travel in this case.
Possible exposure sites include:
• Georgia State University — Aderhold Learning Building and Langdale Hall on Sept. 2 & 4
• Sweetgreen (North Avenue) on Sept. 3, 6 & 8
• Inter Atlanta FC soccer practices/games on Sept. 3, 6 & 7
Agencies including the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), Fulton County Board of Health, GSU, Inter Atlanta FC, and Sweetgreen are collaborating to alert those who may have been exposed.
Symptoms & What to Watch For
Dr. Sherry Drenzig, Georgia’s state epidemiologist, emphasized that while the likelihood of transmission from those settings is low, it’s not zero.
Typical measles symptoms begin 7 to 14 days after exposure (though in some cases up to 21 days), and include:
High fever
Runny nose
Cough
Watery eyes
Rash following those early signs
If you experience these symptoms, health officials recommend staying home and calling your healthcare provider before visiting a clinic or hospital, so you don’t risk exposing others.
Prevention & Vaccine Info
Measles is highly preventable through the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine.
A single dose offers over 95% protection
Two doses bring effectiveness to about 98%