{"id":157811,"date":"2026-02-16T23:59:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/157811\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:59:07","slug":"florida-department-of-health-confirms-sixth-measles-case-in-duval-county-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/157811\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Department of Health confirms sixth measles case in Duval County in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

DUVAL COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 The Florida Department of Health has confirmed a 6th measles case<\/a> in Duval County in 2026.<\/p>\n

According to the department, the age breakdown of cases in Duval County is as follows: two cases in children ages 0-4, two cases in ages 5-9, one case in ages 10-14, and one case in ages 20-24.<\/p>\n

Statewide, Florida now has a total of 68 measles cases. Collier County accounts for the majority, reporting 46 cases.<\/p>\n

Dozens of students at Ave Maria University in Collier County have been quarantined as a precautionary measure amid the outbreak.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sunil Joshi, the Chief Health Officer of Jacksonville, gave recommendations for health care providers and facilities.<\/p>\n

In light of this outbreak, we remind you that healthcare facilities should recommend that all healthcare personnel, regardless of birth year, who are unvaccinated and who lack laboratory evidence of\u00a0measles\u00a0immunity or laboratory confirmation of disease receive two doses of MMR vaccine at the appropriate interval.<\/p>\n

During this outbreak, facilities are strongly encouraged to place signage outside emergency departments, urgent care facilities and clinic entrances advising patients with rash and febrile illness to remain outside and request initial medical evaluation prior to entering the facility. This measure can help reduce potential exposure within healthcare settings.<\/p>\n

Patients concerned that they may have\u00a0measles\u00a0should obtain appropriate diagnostic testing at a local laboratory with a healthcare provider\u2019s order.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sunil Joshi, Chief Health Officer of Jacksonville<\/p>\n

At least two of the six cases involve pediatric patients from the same home and details have not been released on the other four. <\/p>\n

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