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Measles Surge in Florida: 20 Cases at Ave Maria U

2/6/2026

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Measles cases at Ave Maria University in Collier County have reached 20, prompting campus monitoring.
The Florida Department of Health offers pre- and post-exposure options for those potentially affected.
The University of Florida is investigating exposures in two classrooms after two cases in Alachua County.
Six additional measles cases have been reported across northern Florida.
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Florida have fallen from 93% to 88.8% amid debates on mandates.

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Measles cases at Ave Maria University in Collier County have reached 20, prompting campus monitoring.
The Florida Department of Health offers pre- and post-exposure options for those potentially affected.
The University of Florida is investigating exposures in two classrooms after two cases in Alachua County.
Six additional measles cases have been reported across northern Florida.
Kindergarten vaccination rates in Florida have fallen from 93% to 88.8% amid debates on mandates.