CDC Flags Spring Break Spots for Measles Resurgence

February 19, 2026·about 1 month ago·via AOL.com

The CDC warns of surging measles cases in top U.S. spring break destinations like Florida and South Carolina, where outbreaks flare amid 910 confirmed infections nationwide as of February 12, 2026. Once eliminated in 2000, measles returns via unvaccinated international travelers, with 90% of cases outbreak-linked across 24 states including Arizona, California, and Texas.

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