Florida has confirmed its first measles case of 2025 in a student from Palmetto Senior High, amid more than 100 cases reported nationally. The outbreak highlights the importance of vaccination, as the U.S. had eliminated measles in 2000 due to effective vaccination programs. The school emphasizes low risk for vaccinated students and is collaborating with health officials on preventive measures. The outbreak's spread depends on vaccination rates among students and staff, with unvaccinated individuals posing a greater risk. Experts stress that maintaining high vaccination coverage is crucial to preventing outbreaks.
The Palmetto Senior High student is Florida's first confirmed case of the disease this year, according to preliminary data from Florida's reportable disease surveillance system.
The highly contagious disease was eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 following an effective and strong vaccination program.
The risk of a measles outbreak at Palmetto will largely depend on what percent of the students, faculty and staff are vaccinated.
The reason that we don't get hundreds of cases like we did way in the past, before vaccination, is because of vaccination.
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