Two of the cases have been reported in Lubbock, a first in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.

Lubbock Public Health hosted a Q&A session on Thursday afternoon regarding the recent case of measles at a local healthcare facility.

Measles has returned to Texas, with two cases confirmed in Houston last week. No cases have been found in Central Texas, but measles is a worry for health officials, causing Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services to issue alerts.

The first measles case of the year, in Georgia, has been confirmed. From symptoms to cures, here's everything you need to know about this disease.

According to the Department of Public Health, this is Georgia's first reported measles case this year. In 2024, there were six reported cases in the Peach State.

METRO ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta resident has been confirmed to have measles, according to the Department of Public Health. The DPH said the case involved an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. Officials are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed through contact with the person between Jan. 19 -24.

vaccine is the most effective way to prevent measles. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide a 97% protection rate and long-lasting immunity. The CDC and HHD recommend: The first dose at 12–15 months of age and the second dose at 4–6 years of age ...

An unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident has tested positive for measles, the first case in Georgia this year of one of the most contagious vaccine-preventable diseases. The patient caught the airborne disease while traveling within the United States.

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Georgia resident. DPH says the person resides in Atlanta and they are working to identify any persons that may have been exposed through contact with the individual between Jan.19 and Jan. 24, 2025, when they were infectious.

But as recently as the 1960s, measles sickened half a million people in the U.S. annually and killed hundreds. Mumps was a leading cause of deafness in children and rubella sicken

Measles Symptoms and Prevention What they're saying. Symptoms of measles typically appear 7 to 14 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. A

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the first measles case of 2025 in Georgia on Tuesday. In 2024, there were six reported cases of measles in Georgia. The metro Atlanta area resident is unvaccinated and acquired the virus while traveling within the United States,