Florida: 2026 Measles

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Source: https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/...als-want-you-know/QSLAO3SVW5DHFF6LMYJQVH6Q4Y/

Two Duval children test positive for Measles; what health officials want you to know
By Deja Mayfield, Action News Jax
January 23, 2026 at 4:39 pm EST


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Leaders at Baptist Health have confirmed two cases of measles involving pediatric patients in Duval County.

According to the health system, the two children, who live in the same house, visited the emergency room on the hospital’s main campus on Friday, January 16. Hospital officials say the patients were treated and sent home without being admitted...

 

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Source: https://www.tampabay.com/news/healt...new-measles-cases-including-one-hillsborough/

Florida reports 3 new measles cases, including one in Hillsborough
Cases of highly contagious disease confirmed in three Florida counties.
​By Christopher O'DonnellTimes staff
Published 5 hours ago|Updated 1 hour ago

Three new cases of measles have been confirmed in Florida, including one each in Hillsborough and Manatee counties, state data shows.

The Hillsborough case was in a person aged between 20 and 24 who was infected by the highly contagious disease in Florida this month, a Florida Department of Health database for infectious and reportable diseases shows.

The Manatee case was acquired outside the United States. It’s not known if they are connected or if any of those infected are higher-education students.​

The third reported case was in St. Johns County. None of the three cases are in children...

 

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Source: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/measles-cases-ave-maria-university-florida/70203064


At least 2 measles cases reported at Ave Maria University in Florida
dated: 5:26 PM EST Jan 30, 2026
Tyler Watkins
Digital Content Producer
Kyle Schmidt
Multimedia Journalist
AVE MARIA, Fla. —

Ave Maria University officials have confirmed that multiple cases of measles have been reported on its campus in Collier County.

Officials at the school's health clinic said there are at least two cases known at this time and added that testing is available on campus.​..
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Source: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/ar...-ave-maria-university-naples-florida/70223130

Measles outbreak confirmed at Ave Maria University in Florida; 11 cases, 3 hospitalized

Derrick Shaw
Digital Content Manager
AVE MARIA, Fla. —

A measles outbreak at Ave Maria University is now up to 11 confirmed cases, with 24 more people awaiting results after a potential measles cluster was identified at the university, according to the school's clinic.

Sal Sciascia from Ave Maria expressed concern, saying, "It concerns me terribly."​...

 

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Source: https://www.washingtontimes.com/new...s-measles-confirmed-catholic-college-florida/


At least 20 cases of measles confirmed at Catholic college in Florida
By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times - Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak of at least 20 cases at Florida’s Ave Maria University, 85 miles northwest of Miami.

The first cases were confirmed on Thursday, the college said, adding that most of its students and staff are unlikely to get measles due to previous measles infections or because they were immunized by the full dosage of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

The Mater Dei Clinic, also located in the town of Ave Maria, told the Naples Daily News that as of Wednesday, measles were contained beyond the 20. The clinic also said it had 14 more measles tests with pending results.​..
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Source: https://cw34.com/news/local/measles...-health-contact-tracing-exposure-florida-news

Two measles cases reported in Alachua County, UF classrooms traced
by Gershon HarrellThu, February 5th 2026 at 6:14 PM
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — The University of Florida is working with health officials after two measles cases were reported in Alachua County.

In a Thursday statement from the higher education institution, the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County is conducting contact tracing in two UF classrooms in which a measles exposure may have occurred...


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Source: https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/02/06/new-case-measles-reported-school-st-petersburg/

New case of measles reported at school in St. Petersburg
By Jim DeLa
Published: Feb. 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM EST|Updated: 5 hours ago

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - New cases of measles are being reported across Florida, one of the latest at a Catholic high school in St. Petersburg.

In a Feb. 4 letter to parents, the administration of St. Petersburg Catholic High School confirmed that a sophomore student has a confirmed case of measles.

“The student in question has not been present at school since January 27th and we are unaware of any additional cases at this time,” the letter said.

The school said it is working with the Florida Department of Health to ensure the safety of students and staff.​..

 

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Source: https://www.fox4now.com/collier-cou...reports-53-measles-cases-since-semester-began


Ave Maria University reports 53 measles cases since semester began
Five of those students developed rashes since Friday afternoon.
Ave Maria University
By: WFTX Digital Team
Posted 16 minutes ago

AVE MARIA, Fla. — According to Ave Maria University, 53 students have had measles since the semester started.

Of those 53 students, the university said five students developed rashes since Friday afternoon and are being quarantined on campus. According to Florida Department of Health guidance, measles patients are contagious for four days before a rash appears and four days after it begins.

The 48 students who were looked at by nurses have moved beyond the contagious period and now have natural immunity to measles, the university said. The university has received 18 negative test results, while some results remain pending.​..
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Source: https://www.winknews.com/news/colli...cle_298f2922-a5b2-4b67-a0cd-24009dc56801.html


57 cases of measles confirmed at Ave Maria University, 7 currently contagious
Writer: Nicholas Karsen Feb 11, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago

AVE MARIA, Fla.—Now 57 cases of Measles have been reported at Ave Maria University, seven of which are contagious, according to the school's latest update.

Per their Wednesday, February 11, 9 a.m. update, Ave Maria University nurses have assessed seven students who’ve presented rashes, bringing the total number of cases to 57.

Since the beginning of the semester, 50 nurse-assessed students have progressed beyond the contagious period and now have natural immunity. Note that only five students have been quarantined and are following the 4-day contagious period since their rashes were reported.

The Department of Health is set to release an updated lab diagnostic test case numbers on its website on Thursday, and Ave Maria University will provide regular updates as they occur.​..

 

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Source: https://www.pnj.com/story/news/loca...nty-has-3-measles-cases-all-kids/88646400007/

Escambia County's 3 measles cases involve kids between ages of 10-19
Brandon Girod Pensacola News Journal
1 hour ago

The Florida Department of Health has finally confirmed Escambia County's first measles cases in at least three decades.

The first reported measles case in Escambia County came to light after Pensacola-area health care providers began warning patients about it on Feb. 3. The state health department has now confirmed three measles cases in Escambia County.

The timing of these cases coincides with a measles outbreak at Ave Maria University in Collier County. Fifty students tested positive for measles there, and seven more are still within the four-day contagious period, according to the latest update from the university.​

Florida's total number of measles cases is now 68. While Collier County accounts for than 67%, cases have been reported throughout the state. Duval County has the second-highest number of cases at eight, while Escambia and Manatee counties are tied for third with three cases each...

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Source: https://www.news4jax.com/news/local...s-sixth-measles-case-in-duval-county-in-2026/

Florida Department of Health confirms sixth measles case in Duval County in 2026
Published: February 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a 6th measles case in Duval County in 2026.

According to the department, the age breakdown of cases in Duval County is as follows: two cases in children ages 0-4, two cases in ages 5-9, one case in ages 10-14, and one case in ages 20-24.​..

 

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Source: https://www.wgcu.org/culture-and-co...t-naples-classical-academy-92-cases-statewide

Measles exposure confirmed at Naples Classical Academy; 92 cases statewide
WGCU | By Elizabeth Andarge
Published February 26, 2026 at 12:45 PM EST​

Naples Classical Academy confirmed a measles exposure on its campus after a visitor tested positive.

The Florida Department of Health notified the school of the case and has been in daily communication with administrators, Head of School Christopher Wester said. Health officials verified that the individual was on campus for less than three hours on Feb. 10. As a precaution, the academy has canceled all public events through March 3.

The Naples exposure comes amid heightened concern about measles in the region, including 66 reported cases at Ave Maria University and one case in Lee County.

Overall, in Florida, as of Feb. 14, there have been 92 cases of measles reported, according to the state Department of Health reportable diseases frequency report database.​..

 

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Source: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/ne...r-in-2026-sw-florida-ground-zero/88876599007/

No slowdown on measles outbreak in SW FL. Collier at 83 cases, Lee 2
Liz Freeman Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
3 hours ago

Collier County is now up to 83 cases of measles since an outbreak began in late January on the campus of Ave Maria University.

Statewide there have been 114 cases of the highly infectious disease since the start of 2026.

The numbers are the latest weekly update as of Feb. 26 on the state Department of Health’s reportable disease website. The data lags a week and covers through Feb. 21.

Lee County has had two cases since the start of the year, one more case since the prior reporting period.​..

 

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Source: https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/2026/03/12/florida-measles-outbreak-cases/89114830007/

Florida measles cases climb to 132 in latest report, here's where
New cases were reported in Collier, Osceola, Pasco and Pinellas counties
​C. A. Bridges USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
5 hours ago
Eight more measles cases have been reported in Florida, according to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health, bringing this year's total of reported cases to 132.

Most of the now 98 reported cases in Collier are victims between the ages of 15 to 24, according to FDOH data, although one of the new cases was a victim between the ages of 10 to 14. An outbreak has been sweeping through the campus of Ave Maria University, a small Catholic school with roughly 1,400 students, since late January.

The other three new cases were reported in Osceola, Pasco and Pinellas counties. All of them were older than 20 years old, the FDOH said. (Scroll down for the county-by-county breakdown.)

The numbers are the latest weekly update as of March 12 on the state Department of Health’s reportable disease website. The data lags a week and covers reports through March 7.

So far in 2026, Florida has the third-highest rate of cases of measles in the nation, according to a measles dashboard maintained by the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI) at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. The highest rate by far is in South Carolina, which has reported 664 cases this year, followed by Utah with 209...


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Source: https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/03/24/florida-health-officials-report-another-seven-measles-cases/

Florida health officials report another seven measles cases
By: Christine Sexton - March 24, 2026 12:03 pm

​The number of measles cases in Florida climbed to 140 as of March 14, with seven additional cases disclosed to the Florida Department of Health in the last reporting week.

Six of the new cases are in Collier County, in people between the ages of 15 and 19. The seventh case involves a Broward County child under age four, DOH data show. Including the additional seven cases, there have been 16 reported measles infections through March 14, the latest available data.

The 140 measles infections run the gamut age-wise, with reported cases in the birth-to-four age cohort up through the 60-64 demographic. The 15-19 age group saw the most reported infections with 59 cases, followed by 20-24 year olds with 45 cases.​..

 

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Source: https://www.wusf.org/health-news-fl...-florida-but-numbers-remain-historically-high

Measles cases slow down in Florida, but numbers remain historically high
Central Florida Public Media | By Joe Mario Pedersen
Published April 2, 2026 at 8:56 PM EDT​

Florida's measles outbreak appears to have slowed down. However, measles counts continue to rise throughout the country.

In the latest available data for last month (through March 28), the state reported 21 new cases – a remarkable dropoff from the 123 cases between January and February, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention labels measles as one of the most contagious diseases in the world. The airborne virus can cause coughing, fever, red eyes and a rash. Measles is especially dangerous for babies and young children.​

The diminished spread of measles is a good sign, but Florida's overall case numbers for the first three months are highly unusual. The state's online public database shows measles cases starting from 1992. This year recorded more than triple Florida's previous highest year (1992) for measles, and accounts for a third of all Florida's cases.

Most cases this year – 106 – have been reported in Collier County, where students of Ave Maria University were diagnosed.​..

 

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Source: https://www.wusf.org/health-news-fl...beach-counties-add-florida-2026-measles-total

Hillsborough, Broward, Palm Beach counties add to Florida's 2026 measles total
WUSF | By Rick Mayer
Published May 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM EDT​

One case in Hillsborough and two in Broward were confirmed in patients younger than 4, according to a state database. The Palm Beach case was reported at a high school.

Hillsborough, Broward and Palm Beach counties reported new measles during the week ending April 24, according to the latest state data.

According to the Florida Department of Health online dashboard, the state added four cases for a 2026 total of 149.

One case in Hillsborough and two cases in Broward were confirmed in patients younger than 4, according to the database.​

Palm Beach’s first case of the year was a person 15 to 19 years old. According to WPEC-TV in Palm Beach, a noncontagious case was reported at Wellington Community High School.

Collier has been free of new cases for a two-week period ending April 25 and remains at 107 for the year. Most Florida’s cases in 2026 have been in Collier, where an outbreak began earlier this year at Ave Maria University.

For the year, Hillsborough has had three cases and Broward has reported five...


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Source: https://www.wusf.org/health-news-fl...2-measles-patients-raising-state-total-to-152

Health News Florida
Orange County reports 2 measles patients, raising state total to 152
Central Florida Public Media | By Joe Mario Pedersen
Published May 21, 2026 at 7:17 PM EDT

On Thursday, the state reported that two Orange County residents were diagnosed with measles. One of them is a young child.

According to the state's most recent records update,​ the cases were first diagnosed last Friday. One patient was listed between the ages of 25 and 29. The other was listed at 4 years of age or younger. Both cases were acquired within the state.​..

 

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Source: https://www.wusf.org/health-news-fl...t-a-measles-case-raising-florida-tally-to-154


Orange, Palm Beach counties each report a measles case, raising Florida tally to 154
WUSF | By Rick Mayer
Published May 28, 2026 at 10:57 PM EDT

The number of cases in Florida slowed in April, but the CDC has issued guidance to state and local health departments that more cases can be expected in the summer travel season.

Orange and Palm Beach counties each reported a new measles case during the week ending May 23, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health.

Orange has recorded three cases over the past two weeks. The latest patient was age 25 to 29.

Palm Beach has had three cases since April 18. Two previous cases were tied to a high school and the same residence. The latest patient was age 45 to 49.

The state has had 154 cases in 15 counties this year, nearly twice the total reported in the last 25 years, according to the health department.

The state remains fourth overall for 2026 measles infections, behind South Carolina, Utah and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection.

While cases boomed in Florida for the first two months of the year, reports of measles slowed down to a halt by the start of May. However, the CDC has warned state and local health departments that more cases can be expected in the summer travel season.​..