The Brief Three new measles cases in Georgia are linked to a confirmed case from September 11. Another three cases of measles have been confirmed in Georgia, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 10, according to the state health officials. So far, 268 people identified as close contacts of confirmed cases; seven are in active monitoring. Preventing measlesWhat you can do:Vaccination with the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is the best protection against measles. The CDC recommends children receive the first MMR vaccine dose between 12 and 15 months and a second dose between 4 and 6 years.