MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — Officials with the Alabama Department of Public Health announced on Monday the first case of measles in the state since 2002.

According to officials, the agency was notified on Monday that a child under 5 years old living in North Alabama has been confirmed to have measles.

ADPH officials say the child, who is unvaccinated, contracted the measles while traveling outside the United States. The child reportedly did not attend daycare or school and the entities involved in the management and treatment of the patient have been notified, according to ADPH.

The siblings of the child were reportedly vaccinated and are not showing signs or symptoms of measles.

Dr. Karen Landers, chief medical officer, reminds parents and guardians to make sure their child is up to dat

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