Measles Confirmed at Collier County
Update: 2/26/2026
Measles cases have climbed to 85 across two Gulf Coast counties, according to new data released by the Florida Department of Health.
Health officials report 83 cases in Collier County and two in Lee County, as the outbreak continues to spread weeks after it was first identified in late January.
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Update: 2/9/2026
Measles cases have been identified in Lee County and surrounding counties.
If your child is a 1 year old or older and have not received his Measles (MMR) vaccine yet or 4 years or older and have not completed 2 rounds of Measles (MMR) vaccines then please avail of our Measles Vaccine Clinic the soonest possible to give your child a fighting chance.
They are available at our clinic with daily appointments and extra clinics the next 2 weekends. Text us at (239)768-7337 to schedule your shot only visit or well visit if needed.
Measles is a highly contagious virus with a 90% infection rate among unvaccinated individuals exposed to it. Symptoms typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.
As of late January 2026, at least 2 cases of measles have been confirmed at Ave Maria University in Collier County, prompting concerns of a potential outbreak (the first cases of measles in Collier County since 2016)
