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More than 40 measles cases<\/a> have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, marking the largest outbreak on an American college campus in recent history.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The situation at the private Catholic college comes amid a broader national increase in measles cases, with 2,280 confirmed infections nationwide in 2025 and more than 900 cases reported so far in 2026.<\/p>\n

“Since the start of the semester, 48 nurse-assessed students have progressed beyond the contagious period and now have natural immunity,” Ave Maria University posted in an online update on Feb. 10.<\/p>\n

MEASLES OUTBREAK POSES RISK OF ‘IRREVERSIBLE’ BRAIN DAMAGE, HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Several universities have reported measles activity this year. Clemson University and Anderson University in South Carolina<\/a> each reported single cases that led to the quarantine of a larger group of students.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The University of Florida also reported exposure in two specific classes at its Gainesville campus.<\/p>\n

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) recently updated its data to show 46 confirmed measles cases across Collier County from Jan. 1 through Feb. 7, with the university serving as the primary site of the cluster.<\/p>\n

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The contagious period for measles includes the four days before and after a rash appears, according to the DOH.<\/p>\n

“All nurse-assessed students on campus within the four-day contagious period following the onset of a rash are in quarantine,” the university stated in the latest update.<\/p>\n

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Ave Maria University requires proof of vaccination<\/a> but, in accordance with Florida law, allows students to opt out by signing a waiver for religious or personal reasons.<\/p>\n

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The “vast majority” of the campus community is vaccinated, according to university health updates. The school remains open for normal operations, including in-person classes and Mass.<\/p>\n

People with a history of infection<\/a> or who have received the full series of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization are 98% protected and are unlikely to contract measles, according to the DOH.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/largest-measles-outbreak-recent-history-reported-southwestern-college-campus <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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