Measles

Measles 2024: First Case in Ohio! CDC on High Alert Over Recent Outbreaks

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Department of Health reported the state’s first case of measles in 2024. The infected individual was a child in Montgomery County, prompting officials to work with local authorities to notify those potentially exposed to the virus. This marks the first case in the county since 2005, as no other cases have been reported at this time. The outbreak comes on the heels of multiple measles cases across the country and …

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Measles Exposure at Dayton Children’s Hospital Prompts Emergency Vaccine Warning – Read Now to Protect Your Family!

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DAYTON, Ohio – Health officials in Montgomery County are on high alert after a resident tested positive for measles, marking the first case of the highly contagious virus in the county in 19 years. The patient, who had visited the emergency department of Dayton Children’s Hospital, potentially exposed others to the disease between January 29 and January 31. According to Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County, the individual had been at the hospital’s emergency …

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Measles Outbreak Alert: Possible Exposure Locations and Symptoms to Watch Out For in Maryland

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DULLES, Va. – A positive case of measles was reported by the Maryland Department of Health and Montgomery County health officials, after a resident who recently traveled internationally was diagnosed with the disease. Health officials have issued an alert for those who may have been exposed at certain locations and times. According to authorities, the locations where potential exposure may have occurred include the Washington Dulles International Airport international terminal, Claridge House at 2445 Lyttonsville …

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