The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed three additional measles cases Tuesday in Macon County, bringing the state's total to 28 confirmed cases so far in 2026.

In a release, the department announced all three individuals were close contacts of a measles case confirmed in the county Oct. 12.

DPH said it notified other people who may have been exposed and are at increased risk of developing the illness.

The cases bring Georgia's 2026 total nearly tripling the 10 cases reported across the state in 2025.

DPH did not provide additional details about the individuals in its announcement.

Health officials advise people not to visit a doctor's office, hospital or public health clinic without calling ahead to report their symptoms. Calling first can help prevent the virus from spreading to other people.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, commonly called the MMR vaccine, for children:

First dose: 12 to 15 months of age.

Second dose: 4 to 6 years of age.

Parents with questions about vaccination should speak with their healthcare provider.