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Georgia DPH confirms measles case in state
The Georgia Department of Public Health reported a confirmed measles case in Georgia in a Jan. 12 release.
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Georgia DPH reports measles case involving Bryan County resident
The Georgia Department of Public Health said the case involves an unvaccinated Bryan County resident and that officials are notifying people who may have been exposed.
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Georgia DPH issues statewide wildfire smoke advisory
A Georgia Department of Public Health press release says smoke from wildfires is spreading across parts of the state.
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Georgia DPH says two individuals are being transported to Emory communicable diseases unit
The state health department said CDC notified it about the transport and said there is no risk to the public at this time.
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Georgia DPH confirms three measles cases in metro Atlanta family
The state health agency said the family was unvaccinated, had traveled internationally, and brings Georgia's 2026 measles total to five cases.
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Georgia DPH seeks public input on Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant work plan
The Georgia Department of Public Health said it is accepting public comment on its federal fiscal year 2026 block grant work plan and plans a virtual public hearing.