Coverage dated September 30, 2026

Georgia DPH confirms 5 additional measles cases among siblings

Headline from WSAV-TV

ATLANTA (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed five measles cases in members of a Jasper County family. Officials said the individuals are siblings, and they were either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated. At least one sibling has a history of out-of-state travel.

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  1. Fox5 Atlanta

    5 new measles cases confirmed in Jasper County family (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed five new measles cases in Jasper County, bringing the state's total to 21 cases this year, according to health officials. Five siblings in Jasper County tested positive for measles after either skipping or not completing their vaccinations.

  2. WRBL Columbus

    Georgia DPH confirms five additional measles cases among siblings (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    ATLANTA (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed five measles cases in members of a Jasper County family. Officials said the individuals are siblings, and they were either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated. At least one sibling has a history of out-of-state travel.

  3. WSAV-TV

    Georgia DPH confirms 5 additional measles cases among siblings (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    ATLANTA (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed five measles cases in members of a Jasper County family. Officials said the individuals are siblings, and they were either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated. At least one sibling has a history of out-of-state travel.

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