Measles Surge Tied to Vaccine Hesitancy | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Measles cases nationwide are surging—already outpacing last year’s total—blaming vaccine skepticism, says Alabama’s State Health Officer Scott Harris, who insists the measles vaccine is highly effective. Despite Alabama reporting zero cases, Harris linked the national spike to parents choosing not to vaccinate their kids. While CDC data shows vaccination rates remain steady, a stubborn segment of the population remains unvaccinated, threatening community immunity. Public health officials warn that misinformation continues to fuel preventable outbreaks, urging everyone to rely on science…