Measles aren't currently in Ohio, but lower vaccination rates put children at risk
No, there is no measles outbreak in Ohio, and no cases have been reported since July 2024, according to the Ohio Department of Health. But declining vaccination rates in the state and in the nation have some health experts concerned about a similar situation sprouting in the Buckeye State.
Ohio's vaccine rates below CDC target as measles threat grows nationwide
According to the Ohio Department of Health, immunization rates for 2-year-olds against measles, mumps and rubella in 2023 were 91.5%, below the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 95% coverage target.
Ohio experts give advice on how to protect children against measles
As the state experiences below-recommended immunization rates against measles, medical experts are reminding parents that the best protection for children against the disease is vaccination. According to the Ohio Department of Health,
Ohio DoH confirms first flu-related pediatric death of the season, warns of high activity
The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed the first pediatric flu-associated death of the season after a teenager died in the state, officials said.According
First flu-related pediatric death of the season reported in Ohio
The first flu-related pediatric death of the 2024-25 flu season has been reported in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Officials said the death involved a teenager less than 18 years old from Allen County,
Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of season
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state’s first pediatric flu-associated death of the season. A teenage girl from Allen County died last week, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
First pediatric flu death of the season in Ohio reported
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state’s first pediatric flu -associated death of the season as cases continue to climb. According to a release, a female teenager from Allen County died.
WVXU12d
Ohio teen dies from flu, is first pediatric death this season
The Allen County teenager's death was reported by the Ohio Department of Health as the first flu-related pediatric death of this flu season.
Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of 2024-25 season
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has reported the state's first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2024-25 flu season.
WFMJ12d
Ohio teen dies after catching the flu; State's first pediatric influenza death
The Ohio Department of Health reported the state's first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2024-25 season.
Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of the season
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported the state’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the season. The teenager from Allen County is under the age of 18, according to ODH. “Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza,
hometownstations12d
ODH urges parents to protect their kids following state’s first pediatric flu death of season in Allen County
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) today is reporting the state’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the 2024-25 flu season, a teenager under the age of 18 from Allen County. “Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza,