Measles Surges in Ohio | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Ohio’s measles outbreak is exploding—with 99 confirmed cases across 12 counties, more than double last year’s total. Nationwide, cases have surged to a 35-year high, underscoring a troubling trend: preventable measles is roaring back. Experts blame falling vaccination rates, especially among kindergartners, which now fall below the herd immunity threshold. Public places like horse sales and stores are becoming hotspots for transmission. Health officials are sounding the alarm: the MMR vaccine remains our most powerful tool to stop this deadly disease—and protect everyone, especially those who…