{"id":136280,"date":"2026-01-29T13:39:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/136280\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T13:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:39:08","slug":"jacksonville-chief-health-officer-stresses-vaccine-safety-announces-free-immunization-clinic-amid-measles-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/136280\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville chief health officer stresses vaccine safety, announces free immunization clinic amid measles cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Measles was virtually eliminated in the United States, but it is making a comeback globally, in the United States, and here in Florida.<\/p>\n

Several cases have been confirmed in Northeast Florida, including two children in Jacksonville<\/a> and one adult in St. Johns County.<\/a> These recent cases have reignited the debate over vaccinations for school-aged children.<\/p>\n

RELATED | \u2018Public health emergency\u2019: Pediatrician criticizes health department after public not alerted quickly to 2 measles cases<\/a><\/p>\n

The City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer, Dr. Sunil Joshi, joined News4JAX Anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Dr. Joshi said because of declining vaccination rates, there is a concern that the very contagious measles virus may continue to spread. <\/p>\n

Joshi emphasized the vaccine is safe. Moreover, in an effort to prevent the spread, the City and the Health Department are offering a free immunization clinic this upcoming weekend.<\/p>\n

Immunization clinic details<\/p>\n

What: \u201cPop-Up\u201d Immunization Clinic<\/p>\n

When: Sunday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where: Regency Library at 9300 Regency Square Blvd. in Jacksonville<\/p>\n

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