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NewsSuncoast SearchlightAugust 28, 2026Sarasota County

CDC attributes measles outbreaks to vaccination gaps, refuting claims of immigration link

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that recent measles outbreaks are caused by gaps in vaccination coverage rather than illegal immigration. This clarification follows claims made by Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds during a television appearance on August 23.

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Why It Matters

Public health officials are addressing the cause of measles outbreaks to clarify the role of vaccination rates in preventing the spread of the disease.

Key Facts

  • The CDC identifies vaccination gaps as the primary cause of recent measles outbreaks.
  • The CDC explicitly refutes the claim that illegal immigration is the cause of these outbreaks.
  • Byron Donalds claimed on August 23 that measles outbreaks are linked to illegal immigration.

Who's Mentioned

personByron Donalds“Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate who linked measles outbreaks to immigration.”otherFace the Nation“Television program where the claim was made.”organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“The federal agency providing the public health explanation for measles outbreaks”