Multiple Measles Exposures Reported in Georgia, Manitoba, New York, Western Australia

Multiple regions, including Georgia, New York City, Winnipeg, and Western Australia, are reporting new measles exposures and cases, primarily involving unvaccinated individuals. In Georgia, at least seven cases have been confirmed with exposures linked to Georgia State University, local restaurants, and soccer events, while five unvaccinated people are under active monitoring. New York City identified two cases in Manhattan but maintains a high vaccination rate, with health officials emphasizing the importance of continued immunization despite federal scrutiny of vaccines under the Trump administration. Winnipeg health officials have announced three new exposure sites and advise those potentially exposed to monitor symptoms and verify vaccination status, especially for individuals born after 1970 without prior measles immunity. Western Australia has reported 15 cases since July, including travelers and locally acquired infections, urging visitors to exposure sites to watch for symptoms given the highly contagious nature of measles. These outbreaks highlight the ongoing challenge of preventing measles spread amid vaccine hesitancy and international travel.