The measles outbreak is on the rise in the U.S. As of April 4, 18 states, including Ohio, have reported 113 cases — a number greater than the total reported infections in all of 2023, .
The highly infectious and potentially fatal disease was , yet the growing number of cases raises concerns among experts about the return of a preventable disease.
On Cincinnati Edition, we’ll learn more about factors leading to the recent outbreaks, what the symptoms are and how to keep your family healthy.
Guests:
- Mrigendra Rajput, Ph.D., virologist, University of Dayton
- Becky Thomas, M.D., medical director, public health, Dayton & Montgomery County
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