Ohio Department of Health officials on Wednesday said the outbreak consists of 10 people. None of those infected with the highly contagious disease were vaccinated.

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 has reported its first cases of measles, prompting health officials to warn that the virus is likely to continue spreading

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.

A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.

The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a measles outbreak in Ohio, and Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff has urged parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the disease.