A child in Broward County has become the second confirmed case of measles in South Florida in the last two months, state records showed.
The newest case was confirmed to be a child who is less than 5 years old and contracted the virus outside the United States, according to the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report. It was reported in April, and no other information was released.
In early March, the state’s first measles case was confirmed in Miami-Dade County from a teen who attends Palmetto Senior High. The U.S. has recorded more than 1,000 cases of the disease in 2025.
How does measles spread?
Measles can spread through coughing, sneezing and by touching infected surfaces. For those who are vaccinated, infection is rare. For those who previously had measles, you can’t get the infection again.
What are the symptoms?
According to Florida’s health department, measles can be transmitted four days before symptoms start. Symptoms can appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. At first, they are similar to a normal cold and can include cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and a high fever up to 105 degrees…