Ohio: 2026 Measles

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Source: https://hoodline.com/2026/01/measle...fficials-urge-immunization-amid-rising-cases/

Measles Outbreak in Cuyahoga County Linked to Unvaccinated Children, Health Officials Urge Immunization Amid Rising Cases
By Sienna Brooks
Published on January 07, 2026​

Cuyahoga County is on high alert due to a recent measles outbreak among a cluster of unvaccinated children. On Wednesday, county health officials confirmed two cases and flagged one additional case as probable within the same household. Critiquing the neglectful avoidance of available immunizations, County Board of Health Spokesperson Kevin Brennan stressed the situation by stating, "Measles is a preventable illness, meaning that there is a dedicated vaccine available to stop children from contracting measles and becoming sick," as reported by Cleveland19...

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Source: https://www.cleveland.com/medical/2026/01/measles-in-cuyahoga-county-3-pediatric-cases-reported.html

Measles in Cuyahoga County: 3 pediatric cases reported
Published: Jan. 07, 2026, 10:23 a.m.​
By Julie Washington, cleveland.comAdvance Local Express Desk

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are three pediatric cases of highly contagious measles in Cuyahoga County — one confirmed and two probable, health officials said Wednesday.​

All three patients live in the same household and all three are unvaccinated, officials said.

A case is called probable when a patient meets the clinical criteria for a disease, but lacks confirmation from lab results.

The sick children were exposed to other children with measles during holiday travels, health officials said. All household members have been seen by medical professionals and are isolating until the illness passes.​

These confirmed and probable measles cases come after Ohio’s 2025 measles outbreak— which caused 44 recorded cases in the state — was declared over in June. That outbreak also saw cases in eight Ohio counties, including Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Franklin and Knox counties...

 

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Source: https://www.whio.com/news/local/hea...-columbus-airport/M3OTREQGDNFLNPED637UBQY3KU/

Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Columbus airport
By WHIO Staff
February 25, 2026 at 6:20 pm EST​

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Health has announced a potential measles exposure at the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

This warning comes as Ohio records a sharp increase in measles cases during the first two months of 2026.

While the state confirmed a total of 45 cases throughout 2025, there have already been nine reported cases since the start of this year.

Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, said that individuals who were at the airport during the specified hours should monitor themselves for symptoms.

Health officials identified the potential exposure window as between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Those who were present should watch for signs of the illness until March 11.​..

 

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Source: https://sanduskyregister.com/news/830210/ottawa-county-reports-measles-case/

Ottawa County reports measles case
By TOM JACKSON
Mar 20, 2026 4:37 PM

SANDUSKY — The Ottawa County Health Department is tracking a measles case that made a student in the Put-in-Bay school system ill.

“The Ottawa County Health Department, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health, is notifying the public of one confirmed case of measles identified this week in Ottawa County,” the health department said in a news release issued Friday.

“At this time, this does not constitute an outbreak, as an outbreak is defined as more than one confirmed case. The individual associated with this case is no longer infectious, and no additional cases have been identified,” the news release said.

The health department said it has completed contact tracing and described risk to the health department as low.

The health department did not identify the location of the case, but in a letter sent Tuesday to parents, the superintendent of Put-in-Bay’s school system, Scott Mangas, reported it was one of the district's students.

“We are writing to inform you that a student in the Put-in-Bay Local School District has been diagnosed with measles. The student is currently receiving appropriate care and is not attending school,” Mangas wrote...


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Source: https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/07/23/ashtabula-county-confirms-2-cases-of-measles

Ashtabula County confirms 2 cases of measles, warns of potential exposure
BY Lydia Taylor Ohio
PUBLISHED 12:58 PM ET Jul. 23, 2026

​OHIO — The Ashtabula County Health Department on Thursday reported two cases of measles.

The department said it's working with the Ohio Department of Health to trace potential exposures as well as opportunities for vaccinations.

Anyone who was at the following locations during the times listed and two hours after may have been exposed:

July 17: Sugarcreek Stockyard at 102 Buckeye St. in Sugarcreek, Ohio (Tuscarawas County)
July 18: Bloomfield Horse Sale Auction at 2211 Kinsman Road in Bloomfield, Ohio (Trumbull County)
July 18 from 2:46 p.m. to 10:57 p.m.: Hillcrest Hospital - Adult Emergency Department at 6780 Mayfield Road in Mayfield Heights, Ohio (Cuyahoga County)

For those who were at the locations above, symptoms would start to appear between July 24 to Aug. 19 if exposed. Those with weakened immune systems may take longer to have symptoms, the department said.

So far this year, there have been 11 cases of measles confirmed in Ohio, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2025, Ohio had 40 cases of measles.​..

 

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Source: https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/07/30/measles-reported-another-northeast-ohio-county/

Measles reported in another Northeast Ohio county
Tuscarawas County health officials link case to Sugarcreek exposure​
By Avery Williams
Published: Jul. 30, 2026 at 11:27 AM EDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Tuscarawas County Health Department said Thursday that a resident has tested positive for measles and is recovering at home.

Health officials said this case is believed to be linked to the measles exposure previously reported at Smokey Lane Stables in Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County on July 17.

The individual was likely exposed during the event and later developed symptoms consistent with measles, according to a news release.

The local and state health departments are now working to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed.​..

 

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Source: https://fox8.com/news/geauga-county-confirms-5-new-measles-cases/

Geauga County confirms 5 new measles cases
by: Justin Dennis
Posted: Aug 4, 2026 / 02:16 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 4, 2026 / 02:16 PM EDT

CHARDON, Ohio (WJW) — Geauga Public Health officials on Tuesday, Aug. 4, confirmed five new cases of measles related to an outbreak that started in Ashtabula County late last month.

This brings the total number of cases reported to nine since the initial cases were reported on July 23. The first three cases were confirmed in Ashtabula County; another related case was confirmed in Tuscarawas County. All four were unvaccinated, according to state health officials...

...The infected persons were at Bloomfield Livestock Auction, 2211 Kinsman Road NW, North Bloomfield, Trumbull County, on Saturday, July 18, where they could have infected others, according to the release.

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Source: https://www.yourohionews.com/tuscarawas-county/tuscarawas-county-reports-third-measles-case/1061257

Tuscarawas County reports third measles case
The unvaccinated resident was exposed July 18 at Bloomfield Livestock Auction as health officials investigate additional suspected cases​
Published August 4, 2026 - 4:05 p.m.

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is reporting a third laboratory-confirmed case of measles in a county resident, following its announcement of a second confirmed case earlier in the day.

The third individual was not vaccinated against measles and was exposed while attending the Bloomfield Livestock Auction in Bloomfield, Ohio, July 18.

All three laboratory-confirmed measles cases among Tuscarawas County residents have occurred in individuals who were not vaccinated against measles. The individuals range in age from 15 months to 19 years old.

The health department was notified of the second confirmed case Aug. 4. That individual was not vaccinated against measles and was exposed during the previously identified measles exposure event at Smokey Lane Stables July 17...

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Source: https://www.yourohionews.com/holmes...sles-case-identified-in-holmes-county/1061265

Laboratory-confirmed measles case identified in Holmes County

Holmes County General Health District working to identify potential exposure sites and notify contacts
Medical worker in blue scrubs holding a thermometer with a stethoscope around the neck.

​The Holmes County General Health District was notified Aug. 4 of a laboratory-confirmed case of measles in a Holmes County resident.

The health district is working to identify potential exposure sites and promote vaccination opportunities. Public health officials will notify identified contacts and provide guidance...


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Source: https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-new...umbull-county-1-visited-local-walmart-and-er/

2 measles cases confirmed in Trumbull County; 1 visited local Walmart and ER
by: Chelsea Simeon
Posted: Aug 5, 2026 / 12:12 PM EDT
Updated: Aug 5, 2026 / 12:44 PM EDT


TRUMBULL COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – The Trumbull County Combined Health District is reporting two confirmed cases of measles in the county.

Both individuals were unvaccinated against measles, according to a news release from the Health District.

One of those individuals went to the Walmart on Goldie Road in Liberty on July 29 and the Akron Children’s Emergency Department in Boardman on August 2.

The Health District is now working with the Ohio Department of Health to notify anyone who may have been exposed.​..

 

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Source: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/l...ccine/95-9d8264b6-8df3-4d78-bb4a-0d4156905095

Tuscarawas County measles cases rise to 8 as Ohio outbreak grows
Health officials say all confirmed cases involve residents ranging in age from 1 to 20 years old. All were unvaccinated.
Author: Dave DeNatale
Published: 2:31 PM EDT August 6, 2026
Updated: 4:33 PM EDT August 6, 2026


DOVER, Ohio — The Tuscarawas County Health Department reports that there are now eight confirmed measles cases in the county, as the statewide outbreak continues to show no sign of slowing down.

Officials say the cases range in age from 1 to 20 years, and 100% of confirmed cases are unvaccinated.

Last week, the county confirmed a measles case linked to a potential exposure last month at Smokey Lane Stables in Sugarcreek. Health leaders said the infected individual, a Tuscarawas County resident, had laboratory-confirmed measles and was recovering at home...

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Source: https://www.beaconjournal.com/story...rainbow-in-cleveland-report-says/91221099007/

Possible measles exposure at UH Rainbow in Cleveland, report says
Akron Beacon Journal
10 hours ago

University Hospitals announced a possible incidence of measles exposure at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and Cleveland Medical Center.

A person who lives in Pennsylvania visited someone at the hospital on Aug. 2, the hospital system said in a news release Aug. 7. The next day, the person showed symptoms of measles and was clinically diagnosed.

The hospital said the visitor was in the UH Rainbow Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Rainbow's main entrance lobby, elevator 73 and the Cleveland Medical Center atrium between 11:07 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Beacon Journal news partner News 5 first reported.

Anyone who is not vaccinated and was in those parts of the facilities between 11:07 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. is asked to contact their local health department, UH officials said. The virus is transmissible up to two hours after an infected person leaves, hence the additional timeframe.​..