Measles Rising in Northeast Ohio | Cleveland News

Measles is surging in Northeast Ohio, with 69 cases this year—33 tied to unvaccinated individuals. As kids return to school, Ohio’s strict laws come into play: unvaccinated students can be excluded for up to 21 days during outbreaks. Geauga County leads with nearly 1 in 8 kindergartners exempted, more than double the state average. Even in Ashtabula County, with the highest MMR rates in the region, outbreaks still occur—proving vaccination alone doesn’t prevent spread. Families must weigh the risks: unvaccinated kids face school shutdowns, while the state’s vaccine mandate remains the best defense for keeping schools open and students safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a65681f63388a596