POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A case of the measles has been reported in Central Florida.
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Florida Department of Health officials said Monday they were notified of a case in Polk County.
The case is believed to be travel-related.
The news came after eight people in Broward County were infected by the highly contagious virus.
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The outbreak happened at an elementary school.
Measles can spread when an infected person exhales, coughs or sneezes.
Nationwide, the latest data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed 35 reported cases of measles this year.
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Health care providers must report suspected measles cases to state health officials.
For more information about measles from Florida Department of Health, click here
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