A Florida University Had One Of The Largest Measles Outbreaks In Decades, So Why Wasn't The Public Made More Aware Of It?

Florida Reports Seven New Measles Cases as Total Reaches 140

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida health officials reported seven additional measles cases, bringing the total number of infections to 140 as of mid-March, according to state data. Six of the new cases were identified in Collier County among individuals ages 15 to 19, while a seventh case involved a child under four in Broward County. Collier County continues to account for the majority of infections, with more than 100 reported cases statewide. M…

A Florida University Had One Of The Largest Measles Outbreaks In Decades, So Why Wasn't The Public Made More Aware Of It?

Ave Maria University in Florida recently had one of the biggest measles outbreaks to occur in the United States in decades, but officials told the public very little about it. Now, people are asking why? Why are public officials so hesitant to discuss measles? One of those people, CNN reporter Deidre McPhillips, visited Ave Maria to learn more. She went there because she had attempted to contact the Florida Department of Health and Ave Maria Uni…

Florida health officials report another seven measles cases

Vials of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy on January 26, 2015. (Photo Illustration Justin Sullivan/Getty Images.)The number of measles cases in Florida climbed to 140 as of March 14, with seven additional cases disclosed to the Florida Department of Health in the last reporting week. Six of the new cases are in Collier County, in people between the ages of 15 and 19. The seventh case involves…