2 new measles cases tied to metro Atlanta daycare outbreak, officials say - AJC.com
A measles outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare has grown to 10 confirmed cases, contributing to a total of 16 cases in Georgia this year. Health officials are actively working to notify individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.
Why it matters
Outbreaks in childcare settings highlight the ongoing public health challenges regarding vaccination rates and disease containment.
A metro Atlanta daycare at the center of a measles outbreak is now up to 10 confirmed cases, Georgia Department of Public Health officials announced.
The daycare, which authorities have not named, has been tied to most of Georgia’s measles cases this year. On Friday, state health officials identified two additional cases associated with the daycare.
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