Measles

Measles

What is Measles? Measles is an acute, highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. Most people in the United States are protected against measles through vaccination.  However, unvaccinated travelers can get measles while they are in other countries and...

Measles Detected in Ohio

FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Columbus, July 12, 2019 Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH has confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2019. The young adult from Stark County recently traveled to a state with confirmed measles cases....
Immunization Awareness

Immunization Awareness

Get Back on Track with Routine Vaccinations Richland County, OH — August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Richland Public Health is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health professionals in educating and bringing...
Language