DeKalb County Sees First Measles Case of 2026
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The DeKalb County Health Department has confirmed the first measles case of 2026, with potential exposures at Walmart (DeKalb) on March 2 and the DeKalb USPS on March 9. The case was lab-confirmed and investigators are tracing contacts while keeping patient privacy. Officials emphasize vaccination, noting two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective, and advise anyone exposed who is not fully vaccinated to monitor for symptoms for 21 days and contact a healthcare provider or the health department before seeking care to prevent spread.
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