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Nine out of 10 unvaccinated children who are exposed to measles will become infected, ACHD says.
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The World Health Organization said in an update Thursday that the US outbreak is an “unusual event with potential significant public health impact” and had spread to Mexico.
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Ohio has reported its first cases of measles, prompting health officials to warn that the virus is likely to continue spreading
Nine of 10 people exposed to measles will get sick if they are not vaccinated," Today in Ohio reports as health officials confirm 10 cases in Ashtabula County, all in unvaccinated people
Ohio's state health director urges vaccinations amidst measles cases in the state, stressing the seriousness of the disease and the effectiveness of immunization.
CHILLICOTHE ― As the measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the United States and with the first case reported in Ohio in Ashtabula County, some might wonder if they need a measles 'booster' vaccine to help protect them from the disease.
Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, announced a measles outbreak in Ashtabula County and one confirmed case of a visitor in Knox County who exposed others to measles in Knox and nearby counties.
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As measles cases rise in Ashtabula County, these local drug stores are stocked and ready to vaccinate both children and adults.
Those vaccinated in the early years of the measles vaccine might not have full protection against the highly contagious virus.
Ohio health officials said they found more measles cases since announcing the first case of the year last week.