/tags/measles Measles en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-08/experts-answer-questions-about-measles Measles cases have been confirmed in Ohio and Kentucky. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-04-08/experts-answer-questions-about-measles /news-from-npr/2025-03-30/as-measles-cases-rise-some-parents-become-vaccine-enthusiasts Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in the U.S. in recent years. But as Texas measles cases rise and other states — including Ohio — report outbreaks too, some parents want their kids to get their shots early. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT /news-from-npr/2025-03-30/as-measles-cases-rise-some-parents-become-vaccine-enthusiasts Maria Godoy /2025-03-18/vaccine-rates-against-measles-other-infections-sliding-in-ohio-kids The percentage of students entering schools with all their recommended shots fell from 86.2% to 85.4% year-over-year, according to Ohio Department of Health data. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:45:12 GMT /2025-03-18/vaccine-rates-against-measles-other-infections-sliding-in-ohio-kids Sarah Donaldson /health/2025-02-27/kentucky-announces-first-confirmed-measles-case-since-2023 The Kentucky Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a resident who attended a fitness center in Frankfort on Monday while infectious. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:51:44 GMT /health/2025-02-27/kentucky-announces-first-confirmed-measles-case-since-2023 Ryan Van Velzer /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-04-11/measles-outbreak-cincinnati Experts explain why the virus is resurging and how to keep your family healthy. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2024-04-11/measles-outbreak-cincinnati /health/2024-03-18/cincinnati-health-department-measles-form The department is asking people who attended the 7 p.m. Disney on Ice performance at the Heritage Bank Arena March 8 to fill out an information form. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:39:23 GMT /health/2024-03-18/cincinnati-health-department-measles-form Tana Weingartner /2024-03-15/public-exposed-to-measles-case-at-disney-on-ice-dayton-area-medical-building There are two known locations where a Montgomery County resident could have exposed others to measles, including the March 8 show of Disney on Ice in Cincinnati. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:32:47 GMT /2024-03-15/public-exposed-to-measles-case-at-disney-on-ice-dayton-area-medical-building Adriana Martinez-Smiley /2024-02-23/idoh-confirms-first-measles-case-in-indiana-since-2019 The department said the risk to the public is low, but also said a single case is considered an outbreak because of how easily it spreads. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:59:28 GMT /2024-02-23/idoh-confirms-first-measles-case-in-indiana-since-2019 Abigail Ruhman /local-news/2024-02-20/measles-case-suspected-in-clermont-county Last month, health officials said there was a possible exposure to an infected patient at CVG, and a case was identified at Dayton Children's Hospital. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:49:53 GMT /local-news/2024-02-20/measles-case-suspected-in-clermont-county Bill Rinehart /news-from-npr/2024-02-08/its-no-surprise-theres-a-global-measles-outbreak-but-the-numbers-are-staggering Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, and also one of the most preventable: two doses of vaccine in childhood is 97% protective. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:06:54 GMT /news-from-npr/2024-02-08/its-no-surprise-theres-a-global-measles-outbreak-but-the-numbers-are-staggering Fran Kritz