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First Measles Case in Georgia Since 2020 Confirmed in Metro Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's first measles case in nearly four years, with an unvaccinated individual being exposed to the virus while traveling abroad. The department is working to identify potential contacts and advises anyone experiencing symptoms to contact their doctor immediately. Measles, declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, can still be brought into the country by international travelers and spread among the unvaccinated.

via WSB Atlanta|

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Mosquito-borne virus spreads to Chatham and Mobile Counties

The Coastal Health District in Georgia has issued an alert after a chicken tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling. The virus can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Mosquito Control is spraying in the affected area, and residents are advised to follow mosquito bite prevention measures such as avoiding dusk and dawn activities, wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, eliminating standing water, and ensuring doors and windows are properly sealed.

via WJCL News Savannah|

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