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Measles Outbreak Declared in Ohio with Cases Reported in Multiple Counties
All four patients were unvaccinated, and Ohio has logged 15 measles cases this year, health officials said.
- On Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health declared the state's third measles outbreak of 2026, involving four unvaccinated individuals across Ashtabula County and Tuscarawas County.
- Previous outbreaks occurred in Cuyahoga County in January and Franklin County in February, with an outbreak defined as three or more related cases.
- All four patients were unvaccinated and ranged from 4 to 30 years old. Measles spreads through airborne particles from coughing or sneezing, putting unprotected individuals at high risk.
- Potential exposures occurred at Smokey Lane Stables in Sugarcreek, a horse sale in Bloomfield, and Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Anyone suspecting infection should contact their healthcare provider before visiting.
- These new infections bring the state's 2026 total to 15 cases. ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff said "two doses of MMR is 97% effective against measles," urging residents to get vaccinated.
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Measles outbreak announced in Ohio
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to remove incorrect statistics. We apologize for the error. COLUMBUS, OH (WTRF) - Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Bruce Vanderhoff is reporting Ohio's third measles outbreak of 2026. An outbreak is considered three or more related cases. Four infected individuals include three in Ashtabula County and one [...]
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