Overview

• Six cases of measles have been confirmed at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston, Florida, sparking concerns over vaccination rates.
• Florida's statewide MMR vaccination rate was around 91% for the 2022-23 school year, below the 95% threshold considered necessary for herd immunity.
• The outbreak comes weeks after a nationwide alert about an uptick in measles cases, with 20 cases reported across 11 states this year.
• Health officials emphasize the importance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is 97% effective after two doses.
• The Florida Department of Health in Broward County is working with partners to identify contacts at risk of transmission and prevent further spread.