Measles confirmed in another Ohio county
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Yet another Ohio county is facing an outbreak of measles.
Allen County Public Health reported its first case of measles of 2025 Friday. The infected individual is a juvenile under 18 and unvaccinated.
Officials say those who have been in contact with the individual have been notified.
Measles outbreak confirmed in NE Ohio: The latest
Just last week, Ashtabula County reported its first measles case, and is now reporting nine more cases, all of who were exposed to the initial patient. One individual visited Knox County, potentially exposing more people in central Ohio as well.
All of those who have contracted measles were unvaccinated.
Health experts are stressing the importance of vaccination as the number of cases grows across the country. The MMR vaccine nearly eradicated measles in the U.S., but for those that are unvaccinated, severe symptoms are possible.
Measles is highly contagious, and can spread between children before symptoms show up. Approximately 1 in 5 children who contract measles will be hospitalized with complications including pneumonia, dehydration and brain swelling.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the first dose of the measles vaccine for children between 12 and 15 months, and the second dose between 4 and 6 years old. Adults born after 1957 or don't know their vaccination status are also eligible to receive the MMR vaccine.
You can consult your primary care provider to learn more about vaccination.
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