Florida reports over 100 measles cases, ranking fourth highest in the US in 2026

13 articles · Updated · iHeart · Apr 27

Florida has surpassed 100 confirmed measles infections across several counties, trailing only Texas, Utah, and South Carolina this year.
Nationwide, more than 1,500 measles cases have been confirmed in early 2026, with localized outbreaks in areas of low vaccination fueling the rise.
Measles was previously declared eliminated in the US in 2000, but experts warn of resurgence and urge vaccination to prevent further spread.

Measles was eliminated in 2000. How did it become a serious threat to Americans again?

What are the odds of a vaccinated adult contracting measles during this widespread outbreak?

Could South Carolina's successful containment strategy be the national blueprint for stopping measles?

As outbreak costs approach billions, who is ultimately paying the price for falling vaccination rates?

Beyond personal choice, what systemic failures are driving down US childhood vaccination rates?

With its elimination status at risk, what is the US's final deadline to reverse the trend?