One Person in Huntsville Has Exposed 195 Others To Measles
By: Marc Keeton
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
October 26, 2026
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. The Alabama Department of Public Health said that one person with measles has now exposed at least 195 other people in the Huntsville area between October-6, 2026.
In a statement, the Alabama Department of Public Health said that the infected individual visited businesses in the Bailey Cove area in south Huntsville while they were contagious, though the person was unaware that he had the measles.
The person visited the Subway location at 7900 Bailey Cove Road on Oct. 4, 5 and 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. They also visited the Publix at 12796 Bailey Cove Road S.E. on Oct. 4 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“ADPH is closely monitoring exposed persons and has specific methods to ensure that those persons can immediately contact ADPH for any signs, symptoms, or concerns, and possible testing for measles, if determined to be needed,” ADPH said in a statement.
ADPH reported that the person had traveled internationally but did not say where the person contracted measles.
Measles is a highly contagious viral respiratory illness spread through the air with sneezes or coughs. ADPH is monitoring the exposed people for signs and symptoms of measles. Symptoms emerge one to two weeks after infection, and infected people can spread the disease for days before showing any signs.
Common symptoms include:
High fever (more than 104 degrees F)
Cough
Runny nose
Red, watery eyes
Rash
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination for children. The CDC recommends the first dose at 12 through 15 months and the second dose at 4 through 6 years, before school entry.
The CDC recommends that adults receive one or two doses of the vaccine if they were not vaccinated as children.
In recent years, people nationwide have rejected most vaccines including for their young children even when a school system requires them.
“Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children under 5 years of age,” ADPH said in a statement. “Complications can range from ear infections to diarrhea, pneumonia, swelling of the brain, and even death. Parents should ensure their children receive recommended MMR vaccinations according to the routine immunization schedule. Adults who are unsure of their vaccination status should contact their healthcare provider to determine whether vaccination is recommended.”
Unvaccinated people exposed to measles have a 90% chance of contracting the virus. ADPH recommends the vaccine as the CDC reported a rising number of measles cases in the United States. The CDC has reported more than 4,000 confirmed measles cases in the country in 2026.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported over 4,400 confirmed measles cases across the U.S. during 2026.
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