Measles

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.

The disease was declared eliminated from the US in 2000, but outbreaks have increased in recent years as vaccine skepticism rises.

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Measles infections in Florida affect infants, teens, and 60-plus.

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.

The increase in the number of Florida's measles cases slowed down in March. But its overall case count is still one of the highest in the country.

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, including one case in Broward County.

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As public health experts work to investigate the already reported infections, the virus continues to spread throughout the state.

Florida has the third-most measles cases in the country and is on track to be the second-highest. According to the Florida Department of Health's Reportable Diseases Frequency Report released this week, the number of diagnoses for 2026 jumped almost 25 percent, from 92 on Feb. 14 to 114 on Feb. 21.

Measles is highly contagious, and immunization rates in some counties are below the 95% recommended for herd immunity.

Measles is the most deadly of all childhood rash illnesses, according to the Florida Department of Health. Two children and an adult died this year in a measles outbreak in Texas.