A case of measles was detected in Florida for the first time in 2025.
A student at Palmetto Senior High School tested positively for the disease, according to local sources and public schools in Miami-Dade County.
Superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres tackled the measles store in a press conference on Thursday and noted that the vaccine rate at the school is 99.7%.
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“Everything is very stable,” he said. “We have no other incident with regard to measles At this point. “
Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo in Florida also confirmed the measles store in a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday, and noted that it is possible “might be more of them.”
Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo from Florida will be shown in 2024 at a press conference in Sanford, Florida. (Paul Hennessy/Sopa images/Lighttrocket via Getty images)
“Of course we wish the best for everyone’s health,” he said.
In the midst of comments on different topics, recognized Ladapo that measles are ‘extremely contagious’. He said: “It is one of the most contagious diseases there” – and confirmed that the Florida Department of Health has been in communication with the school about the matter.
“We have provided information about options that parents have,” he said.
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“One of these – it is very important – is to communicate that their preferences and choices are respected for their healthy children,” he said.
He also said: “We also have measles vaccines available … for every parent she wants. So that option is there too, and we give education there.”
Medical experts emphasize that the best way to prevent a measles infection is by receiving two doses from the MMR vaccine. (Istock)
In the meantime, Texas has reported the highest number of measles shops since January, which marks nearly 160 infected people.
Most of these cases were detected in non -vaccinated, school -going children, Including one child who died of the disease.
New Mexico also reported his first measles dead on Thursday in a non -vaccinated adult, according to state officials.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has stated on its website that the best way to prevent disease is to receive two doses of the vaccine against measles, “mainly administered” as the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) Immunization.
A one-year-old child is held by his mother while he receives an MMR vaccine in a vaccine clinic by Lubbock Public Health Department on 1 March 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. (Jan Sonnenmir/Getty images)
Ladapo also mentioned the use of vitamin A as treatment for measles for some people, as recently presented by HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who proved effective in any research.
Although this option can work for people who have a vitamin A deficiency, according to experts, vaccination is the only way to prevent measles, because vitamin A is not an alternative.
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In a recent opinion Piece for Fox News Digital, RFK Jr. noted, in part, “As healthcare providers, community leaders and policymakers, we have a shared responsibility to protect public health. This includes ensuring that accurate information about vaccine safety and efficacy is disseminated. We must engage with communities to understand their concerns, provide culturally Competent Education, And Making vaccines easily accessible For everyone they want. “
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Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes, head of the Infectious Diseases Division in the Brigham and the Vrouwenziekenhuis in Boston, told Fox News Digital that can lead to toxicity and a condition that is known as hypervitaminosis.
“That is why people are not allowed to manage generic vitamin A supplements that were purchased at a store for pharmacy or natural food for their children,” he said.
A measles information sheet will be seen on 6 May 2019 on the Orange County Health Department in Orlando, Florida. (Paul Hennessy/Nurphoto via Getty images)
Neil Maniar, PhD, MPH, professor of Public Health Practice at Northeartn University, emphasized that the MMR vaccine is the “most powerful tool” in the prevention and management of outbreaks.
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“It is vital that we collaborate with communities to teach Individuals and families About the importance of the MMR vaccine and make sure that this vaccine is available for anyone who needs it, “he told Fox News Digital.
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Fox News Digital reached contact with Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Miami-Dade Public Schools, Palmetto Senior High School and the Florida Department of Health for further comments.
