COLUMBUS, Ohio — Health officials are monitoring a rapid increase in measles infections as Ohio deals with its third outbreak of the disease in 2026, bringing the total to 180 confirmed cases across 15 counties.

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Data released by the Ohio Department of Health shows a dramatic weekly rise in reported infections. The state logged 47 new measles cases during its most recent tracking week, marking a 300% jump from the 11 new cases recorded the week prior. The surge comes as nationwide measles cases reach a 35-year high.

Dr. Bryan Ghiloni, a family medicine physician with Mount Carmel Medical Group, emphasized that measles was long considered a rare sight for modern doctors caring for children. He noted that many physicians practicing today have likely never encountered an active case until these recent outbreaks.

Ghiloni called the recent weekly spike an unprecedented jump, warning that while overall numbers might seem small relative to Ohio’s population, the upward trajectory is concerning. He pointed out that individuals infected with measles can be contagious and transmit the virus before experiencing any visible symptoms.

Health statistics indicate that 90% of individuals who have contracted or currently have measles in the state are unvaccinated. Experts note that achieving community herd immunity against measles requires a 95% vaccination rate.

Ghiloni highlighted vaccination as the single best strategy to prevent the disease’s spread, while also urging healthcare providers to engage in open conversations to listen to public concerns and discuss the risks and benefits.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Kiisaska Jadeecada Ohio oo 300% Sare u Kacay Hal Toddobaad Gudihiis

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mas’uuliyiinta caafimaadka ayaa dabagal ku samaynaya koror degdeg ah oo ku yimid caabuqa jadeecada, iyadoo gobolka Ohio uu wajahayo dillaacii saddexaad ee cudurkaas ee sannadka 2026. Xaaladdan ayaa tirada guud ee kiisaska xaqiijiyay ka dhigtay 180 kiis oo ku baahsan 15 deegaan (counties).

Tirakoob dhowaan ay soo saartay Qaybta Caafimaadka ee Ohio (Ohio Department of Health – ODH) ayaa muujinaya koror weyn oo ku yimid kiisaska cusub. Gobolka ayaa diwaan geliyay 47 kiis oo cusub oo jadeeco ah muddo hal toddobaad gudihiis ah, taas oo ka dhigan koror 300% ah marka loo eego 11-kii kiis ee cusbaa ee la diwaan geliyay toddobaadkii ka horreeyay. Sare u kacan ayaa ku soo beegmaya xilli kiisaska jadeecada ee dalka Maraykanka oo dhan ay gaareen heerkiisii ugu sarreeyay muddo 35 sano ah.

Dr. Bryan Ghiloni, oo ah dhakhtar ku taqasusay caafimaadka qoyska ee Mount Carmel Medical Group, ayaa sheegay in cudurka jadeecadu uu ahaa mid dhakhaatiirta carruurta daryeesha aysan dhowaanahan aad u arag. Wuxuu tilmaamay in dhakhaatiir badan oo xilligan starteegiyada daryeelka carruurta ku jira aysan weligood arag kiis jadeeco ah ka hor dillaacyadan dhowaan dhacay.

Dr. Ghiloni wuxuu korodhkan toddobaadlaha ah ku tilmaamay mid aan ka hor dhacin, wuxuuna hiil ka muujiyay in kasta oo tirada guud ay u muuqan karto mid yar marka loo eego wadarta dadweynaha gobolka Ohio, haddana jidka uu cudurku ku socdo uu yahay mid aad u welwel badan. Wuxuu intaas ku daray in dadka uu cudurku ku dhacay ay faafin karaan ka hor inta aysan ku soo bixin wax calaamado ah.

Xogta caafimaadka ayaa muujinaysa in 90% dadka uu ku dhacay ama xilligan qaba cudurka jadeecada ee gobolka aysan qaadan tallaalka cudurka. Dhakhaatiirta ayaa xusaya in xasaanadda wadajirka ah ee bulshada (herd immunity) lagu gaari karo oo kaliya marka 95% bulshada ay tallaalan yihiin.

Dr. Ghiloni ayaa ku go’aamiyay in tallaalku uu yahay habka ugu wanaagsan ee lagaga hortagi karo faafidda cudurka, isagoo ugu baaqay bixiyayaasha daryeelka caafimaadka inay dhegeystan welwelka dadweynaha oo ay wadahadallo fתוח ka yeeshaan khataraha iyo faa’iidooyinka tallaalka.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus