ADPH encourages vaccination after measles case; no new cases immediately reported

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 1,121

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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Public health officials said Thursday there have been no new reported cases of measles after announcing a positive test in north Alabama earlier this week, but strongly encouraged vaccination as cases of the disease mount nationwide.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) was not able to share many details of the positive test in north Alabama on Tuesday, but clarified Thursday the individual is an adult Alabamian who contracted …

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