Worldwide measles outbreak may soon reach Alabama

Mar. 20—Although it has yet to reach Alabama, officials said the worldwide measles outbreak will inevitably reach the state and people should get vaccinated if they did not receive the vaccine as a child.

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—erica.smith@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2460.

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