The potential case follows the state’s first confirmed cases of measles and mumps
Clermont County Public Health is investigating a possible case of measles.
The Ohio Department of Health is aware of the situation as county health officials work with the individual and their health provider to collect more information. Clermont County Public Health released basic information on Tuesday.
The county health department said in a statement it is working with the affected individual and their healthcare provider to learn more.
The potential case follows the state’s first confirmed case of measles, in which an unvaccinated child from Montgomery County traveled out of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, and the state’s first confirmed case of mumps at a Cincinnati elementary school. Both cases occurred in late January.
Ohio’s measles, mumps vaccine rate lower than national rate
Measles and mumps can be prevented by the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
For the 2022-23 school year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 89% of Ohio’s kindergarten population received the MMR vaccine, falling under the national vaccination rate of 93%.
Ohio’s Columbus-area measles outbreak was the largest in the US in 2022, with unvaccinated cases accounting for 94% of the outbreak.
What are the symptoms of measles?
Symptoms for measles, which is highly contagious, usually appear seven to 14 days after exposure to the virus. They include a rash, a high fever, a runny nose, and watery red eyes.
“We want to be extra cautious and make sure our residents know the signs and symptoms and how to protect themselves from measles,” said Julianne Nesbit, Clermont County Health Commissioner. “The best thing you can do is to stay up to date on your vaccines and stay home when you’re sick.”
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