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Ohio warned of more measles cases as 2026 outbreak grows
Original: Why Ohio is at risk for more measles cases as 2026 outbreak grows
Ohio is facing a growing measles outbreak heading into 2026, with health reporters warning the state is at risk of further spread. Officials are concerned about declining vaccination coverage and pockets of unvaccinated communities, which allow the highly contagious virus to move quickly. Health authorities are urging residents to check their immunisation status as case counts climb.
Why now: A rising measles outbreak in Ohio is prompting warnings that cases will continue to grow without higher vaccination rates.
Evidence
- Why Ohio is at risk for more measles cases as 2026 outbreak grows · The Columbus Dispatch
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