measles

Ohio Department of Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for measles. They're also sending free syphilis medication to community health sites.

The outbreak began in June with the first recorded measles case in Columbus in over 20 years.

Child vaccinations in Ohio dropped dramatically in the first full month after the state shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.Fewer than 14,000…

Telemedicine has its limits. And postponing shots could lead to a resurgence of diseases like measles. Doctors are taking steps to make their offices safe for kids who need to come in.

The World Health Organization has released the latest data on measles. The increase in cases is notable — and a sign of how much work needs to be done to address the outbreak.

Americans across the country gained an hour early Sunday, ending the latest cycle of Daylight Saving Time. That means sunlight is scarcer.And just because…

The top doctor in state government says she’s keeping an eye on legislation involving vaccinations and abortion, which opponents say have dubious medical…

Franklin County Public Health is offering the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, without appointments, at locations across the county…

Amid the country’s worsening measles outbreak, Ohio is reporting the state’s first case of this year. A young unvaccinated adult in Stark County contracted the virus and has since recovered, but not before coming into contact with some people who are believed to be unvaccinated, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s Jose Rodriguez. Officials are monitoring those who may have been in contact with this individual and they are in self-quarantine, Rodriguez says.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill passed by the Legislature Thursday, amid a "health crisis." The measure also eliminates other nonmedical exemptions for schoolchildren.