Fresh measles cases hit metro Atlanta daycare in ongoing outbreak

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Fresh measles cases hit metro Atlanta daycare in ongoing outbreak
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Georgia health officials confirm four additional measles cases linked to a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak. The new cases are close contacts of a previously confirmed case and were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, with investigators tracing further exposure. Measles is highly contagious; vaccination with the MMR vaccine is recommended (first dose at 12–15 months, second at 4–6 years). If symptoms appear, see a provider and call ahead to limit exposure.

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