11% of Students Under-Vaccinated Against Measles

The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) confirmed on February 19, 2024, that it is investigating multiple cases of measles at the Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston, Florida, located just north of Miami.

A CBS News Miami article reported a 5th measles case has been confirmed at this elementary school, which has an enrollment of about 1,100 students.

According to the Manatee Bay school district, about 11% of these students are not fully vaccinated against measles.

In its press release, DOH-Broward has notified local healthcare providers, stating that those who have received the entire series of MMR vaccines are 98% protected against this airborne virus.

Measles vaccines are generally offered at health clinics and pharmacies in Florida.