CDC: Florida has 107 confirmed measles cases

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 553

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Florida ranks third in the number of confirmed measles cases across the country, new data published the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show.

The CDC data, updated Friday, show 107 confirmed measles cases in Florida as of Feb. 26.

South Carolina leads the nation in confirmed measles cases — 653 — followed by Utah with 149.

Nationwide, there were 1,136 confirmed cases.

Although the CDC collects its data from states, the Florida Department …

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