Summer’s coming, and data show measles cases are rising

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 635

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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As summer vacations nears and the opportunity for travel increases, measles cases in Florida and across the United States continue to rise.

Florida Department of Health data show that between the start of the year and May 1, 150 suspected and confirmed measles cases were reported to state health officials.

Fourteen of Florida’s 67 counties have reported confirmed or suspected measles cases.

Collier County has 107 reported cases, more than any other county. Measles started …

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