A confirmed case of measles has been reported at Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Florida, prompting concerns among students about social interactions. The infected student is between 15 and 19 years old and is believed to be vaccinated.
According to school officials, there are no cases of serious illness or death related to the outbreak. However, doctors warn that measles can spread rapidly due to close proximity among students.
The Florida Department of Health has offered a free MMR immunization drive at the school during the week of March 10 for unvaccinated students who obtain parental consent. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that fully vaccinated individuals are not at risk, but doctors urge parents of unvaccinated children to consider vaccination.
Measles vaccines provide lifelong protection with two doses, and one dose offers 93% protection. However, even a single dose can reduce the chances of contracting measles.
Experts stress that anyone born before 1957 who survived the measles is immune to the virus. As for adults, there is no need for an updated shot unless traveling to areas with high measles rates or living in outbreak zones.
Source: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/03/05/more-scared-for-others-miami-palmetto-students-cautious-but-not-sweating-measles-case