Florida campus measles outbreak signals nationwide rise in cases
Measles cases are rising across the United States, with Ave Maria University in Florida reporting at least 12 infections and linked hospitalizations, plus additional cases in Wisconsin and Clemson and ongoing outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona; health officials emphasize how contagious measles can spark outbreaks, often tied to travel or exposure events (including a past Disneyland-linked outbreak), underscoring the importance of vaccination.