Measles outbreaks on colleges: Plan of action essential, CDC says

Ave Maria University in eastern Collier County is facing a measles outbreak that so far exceeds the statewide total of cases for 2026.

Why are college campuses prone to measles outbreaks?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says colleges and universities historically are hot spots for measles due to close living quarters and where 5% to 20% of young people are susceptible to infection…

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