A measles outbreak across the US, including Florida, does not appear to be slowing down, and now, researchers at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research are speaking out about how it got here and why it continues to spread.

The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. already surpassed the total number of cases reported during all of last year.

Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses and there is now one reported case in Florida. It’s been confirmed at a high school in Miami–Dade.

New cases of measles are continuing to be reported across the United States, and that’s sure to cause concern for many parents.

There's a new Center for Disease Control warning about the spread of measles. There are currently 60 cases across the US and that includes Florida.

With countless spring breakers expected to flock to and from Northeast Florida in just a matter of days, health officials are sounding the alarm about measles.

New measles cases in Florida prompted concern for a Jacksonville doctor as the state now has 10 confirmed cases, according to Florida Health data.

A measles outbreak at a South Florida elementary school has health officials warning of a rise in cases.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. As kids head back to school theres a real concern about their health beyond the coronavirus and its something parents can control. Duval County was above the national average when it came to vaccinations but now the numbers are so low that health officials are concerned it could lead to another health crisis. This is not a political issue, Dr. Pauline Rolle, director of the Duval County health department, said. Its not just a Duval issue, this is a worldwide issue and so everyone is put at risk by children not being vaccinated appropriately, Rolle said. There are several options through the county health department to get free vaccines.