"Measles Outbreak: Concerns Rise as Cases Surge in Florida Elementary School"
The number of measles cases at Manatee Bay Elementary in Broward County continues to rise, with 33 out of 1,067 students not vaccinated. The Florida Surgeon General has stated that the state is deferring to parents and guardians to make decisions about school attendance, despite the potential infectious window lasting until March 7. Broward Superintendent Peter Licata reassured parents that the school is safe for vaccinated children, but concerns remain as more than 20% of students were absent amid the outbreak. The local health department and school board members have expressed disappointment in the state's approach and called for more decisive measures to prevent the spread of the highly-infectious disease.
