Measles in Florida 2026 continues to raise concerns among public health authorities, as the state ranks among the top three with the highest number of cases in the United States. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Florida currently has 63 cases of measles, particularly concentrated in university areas.
This month, Telemundo 49 reported that Ave Maria University, a private Catholic institution near Naples, Florida, reported 50 positive cases of measles, reflecting the rapid spread of the disease in communities with low vaccination rates.
As of February 12, 2026, the CDC reported a total of 910 measles cases across the United States, confirming that the disease continues to affect various regions of the country.
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Comparison of measles cases by state in 2026
In 2026, 23 states have reported cases of measles, with the most affected being:
- South Carolina: 616 cases
- Utah: 96 cases
- Florida: 63 cases
Other states with confirmed cases include Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Context of the measles outbreak and historical figures
In 2025, the CDC confirmed 2,280 cases of measles in the United States, including 25 cases in international visitors. During that year, hospitalizations accounted for 11% of the total, a figure higher than the 3% recorded until February 2026.
Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications, especially in communities with low vaccination coverage, according to the CDC. Before the introduction of the vaccine, it was estimated that 48,000 people were hospitalized annually in the U.S. and between 400 and 500 died from this disease.
Although measles was officially eliminated in the United States in 2000, the disease can reappear when it comes from other countries and spreads in unvaccinated communities.
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Importance of measles vaccination
The CDC and health experts emphasize that vaccination against measles is the most effective way to prevent outbreaks. On February 8, 2026, Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, urged the population:
“Please, get vaccinated. We have a solution for our problem”.
Immunization continues to be key to protecting children, youth, and adults, and to preventing measles outbreaks from affecting public health and the hospital system in the United States.
