Case of measles confirmed in Duval County, FDOH reports

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The Florida Department of Health said Thursday it has been notified of seven cases of measles in the state, including one in Duval County in May.

Three cases are in Miami-Dade County and three are in Pinellas.

The Duval County case is now outside the transmission period and no other cases have been reported, according to FDOH.

FDOH also sent Action News Jax this statement:

"The best way to protect yourself and those you love against measles is to get vaccinated. Two doses of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine are recommended routinely for children, with the first dose at age 12 through 15 months and the second dose at ages four through six years.

Adults should be vaccinated with at least one dose of MMR vaccine, with a second dose recommended for those at higher risk such as international travelers and health care workers."

FDOH also confirmed with Action News Jax that ALL cases of measles in Florida involved unvaccinated patients.

FDOH later advised Action News Jax that the person that contracted measles was abroad and came home sick in May.

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According to the CDC, measles is so contagious that 90 percent of people who come in contact with an infected person can become sick if they are not immune to the illness.

For symptoms and the top four things parents need to know about measles, click HERE.

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