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Measles case hits Georgia as S.C. battles outbreak
By Staff
Published: Jan. 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Even as a measles outbreak continues to grip parts of South Carolina, a new case of the virus has been reported in Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said Monday it has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination.
The baby, who acquired the virus while traveling internationally, lives in the Coastal Health District. The district covers Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties − all in and near Savannah.
DPH is working to identify individuals who may have been exposed to measles through contact with the child...
Measles case hits Georgia as S.C. battles outbreak
By Staff
Published: Jan. 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM EST|Updated: 2 hours ago
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Even as a measles outbreak continues to grip parts of South Carolina, a new case of the virus has been reported in Georgia.
The Georgia Department of Public Health said Monday it has confirmed a measles case in a baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination.
The baby, who acquired the virus while traveling internationally, lives in the Coastal Health District. The district covers Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties − all in and near Savannah.
DPH is working to identify individuals who may have been exposed to measles through contact with the child...