UCHD monitors measles cases across Ohio
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September 18, 2026

UCHD monitors measles cases across Ohio

By Kyle Meddles 

With measles outbreaks occurring across the U.S., including neighboring states like Pennsylvania, the Union County Health Department (UCHD) is pushing out information about the virus and keeping a close eye on cases in Ohio.

At the regular meeting of the UCHD Board of Health on Wednesday, the agencyâ...

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