Three new measles cases in metro Atlanta confirmed by state

Georgia health officials say three unvaccinated members of a metro Atlanta family tested positive for measles recently after returning from international travel, bringing the state’s total to five cases this year.

Department of Public Health officials said the family was not infectious at the time of travel and did not develop symptoms until after returning to Georgia. The DPH is working with the family to identify individuals who might have been in close contact with them after exposure.

There are currently no reports of secondary cases, health officials said…

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