Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60 amid growing outbreaks nationwide

Measles outbreak hits Florida college

More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, the largest outbreak on a college campus in recent history.

Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak

(OSV News) -- A Catholic university in Florida is battling an outbreak of measles among its students, with 7 in quarantine as of Feb. 11. Ave Maria University reported on its website that it first became "aware of suspected cases" on its campus Jan. 28, and "promptly reported" them to the Florida Department of Health.

Measles cases at university in Florida soar to nearly 60 amid growing outbreaks nationwide

Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.

Over 50 nursing students contract measles at Florida university

More than 50 nursing students at Ave Maria University in Florida have contracted measles, as state health officials report a growing threat nationwide. The university is implementing quarantine and offering free vaccinations.

Outbreak: Measles hits Ave Maria University - Deacon Greg Kandra

From The New York Times:  More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, the largest outbreak on a college campus in recent history. The outbreak at the private Catholic college has raised concerns among university leaders and public health experts that measles, which has largely been considered a childhood illness, may present a growing threat to college students who aren’t vaccinated. Measles has a…

What caused the measles outbreak at Ave Maria University?

How the outbreak unfolded and why it matters An outbreak of measles on a small college campus in Florida has sickened dozens of people, and it forms part of a broader rise in cases across the United States and beyond. Initial reports from health officials on the campus described more than 40…