What we know now
As of October 27, 2026, Georgia public health officials report four linked measles cases in Macon County: the October 12 case and three unvaccinated close contacts. The earlier Houston County public-exposure alert remains part of this living event.
The cited official sources describe this event as active as of Oct 27, 2026.
Cited update: Georgia Department of Public Health
Where it has been reported
The cited record identifies Houston County, Georgia and Macon County, Georgia.
These locations come from the cited sources and are not a personalized risk map.
See every source-supported area ↑Reported cases and outcomes
As of Oct 27, 2026, 4 reported cases.
The record does not provide totals for hospitalizations and deaths; missing values do not mean zero.
Return to the situation facts ↑What the source recommends
Georgia DPH advises anyone with measles symptoms to contact a health care provider immediately and call before visiting an office, hospital, or public health clinic.
This guidance is attributed to the linked official source; check that source for changes.
See the event-specific guidance ↑How we verified this update
This record links 3 official sources.
The primary cited source is Georgia Department of Public Health.
Counts and status are presented as of Oct 27, 2026; a later source update may change them.
The CDC link provides general condition background and does not verify this specific event.
Review this alert’s sources ↑Frequently asked questions
What is the current status of this event?
The cited official sources describe this event as active as of Oct 27, 2026.
Where has this event been reported?
The cited record identifies Houston County, Georgia and Macon County, Georgia. These locations come from the cited sources and are not a personalized risk map.
How many cases have been reported?
As of Oct 27, 2026, 4 reported cases. The record does not provide totals for hospitalizations and deaths; missing values do not mean zero.
What is known about the cause or exposure?
The record identifies the pathogen as Measles.
What actions does the official source recommend?
Georgia DPH advises anyone with measles symptoms to contact a health care provider immediately and call before visiting an office, hospital, or public health clinic. This guidance is attributed to the linked official source; check that source for changes.
How was this update verified?
This record links 3 official sources. The primary cited source is Georgia Department of Public Health. Counts and status are presented as of Oct 27, 2026; a later source update may change them. The CDC link provides general condition background and does not verify this specific event.