FSU professor: Measles outbreak unlikely in Leon County, but vaccination rates cause for concern

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – As the US approaches recent records for measles cases in a year, those in Leon County might be wondering if cases will spike in North Florida.

Last week, a second measles case in Leon County was added to the Florida Department of Health tracker. The data indicated this case was from a teenager who contracted the disease at an unknown location.

FSU College of Medicine Professor George Rust leads the Center of Medicine and Public Health at the school. He’s advised past measles outbreaks and keeps close tabs on sporadic outbreaks in America…

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