Doctors battle measles outbreak in central Ohio; at least 80 cases reported
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - A measles outbreak is being reported in Columbus with 82 cases already confirmed.Of the 82 confirmed cases, all are childre...
January 1, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - A measles outbreak is being reported in Columbus with 82 cases already confirmed.Of the 82 confirmed cases, all are children 17 and younger and 74 were unvaccinated.There have been 32 hospitalized with zero deaths, according to data from the Columbus Public Health Department.The CDC says Measles symptoms which include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, appear within a week or two after contact with the virus.A rash can also appear three to five days after its onset.
Jeff Slawson