health
February 14, 2026
Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60 amid growing outbreaks nationwide
February 13, 2026 / 12:29 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- At least 21 U.S. states have confirmed measles cases.
- Ave Maria University in Florida has nearly 60 confirmed measles cases.
- The U.S. faces the risk of losing its measles-elimination status.
- Over 1,000 confirmed measles cases nationwide have been tracked in 2026.
- South Carolina has the largest outbreak with over 900 cases since September.
- The CDC recommends the MMR vaccine for children between 12 and 15 months old.
- Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash.
- Complications can include pneumonia or encephalitis.
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