Tampa Bay health officials on alert as measles cases grow nationwide

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay area medical professionals said they are on high alert as a measles outbreak continues to spread nationwide.

The first case in Florida was reported earlier this month in Miami after a high school student contracted the virus.

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Local hospital officials said they are on high alert and preparing for potential cases as spring breakers flock to Florida.

“I wouldn’t be at all surprised because measles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet,” said Jill Roberts, Associate professor at the University of South Florida College of Public Health…

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