Measles Outbreak at Ave Maria University in Florida: Over 40 Cases

More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in Florida, marking the largest outbreak on a U.S. college campus in recent history. This outbreak is part of a national rise in measles, with over 2,280 confirmed cases in 2025 and more than 900 in 2026. The university has quarantined students within the contagious period, although the majority of the campus is vaccinated. Ave Maria requires vaccination proof but allows opt-outs for religious or personal reasons.

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