As of Monday, Health Commissioner Brandon Fischer said there are no additional confirmed measles cases, with the county’s total remaining at one. Fischer is also stressing the importance of the MMR vaccine to reduce the risk of infection.
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Allen County Public Health has confirmed its first case of measles in the county. The infected resident is under 18 years old and unvaccinated.
Medical professionals at Lima Memorial Health System are urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles.
New cases of measles are continuing to be reported across the United States, and that’s sure to cause concern for many parents.
August 19, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: Lima, OH – Area Agency on Aging 3 and USAging in Washington, D.C. have been awarded the 2024 Immunization Neighborhood Champion Award by the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) for their work through the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative. The NAIIS Immunization Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations towards improved vaccination rates within their communities during the past year.
(CLEVELAND CLINIC) - With the new year underway, now is a good time for parents to check with their pediatrician about childhood immunizations.
With kids heading back into the classroom, many schools require that students are immunized for certain diseases. Now is the time to get your children vaccinated. Allen County Public Health offers appointments to get them and they strongly suggest talking with your doctor if you aren't sure about them because they do protect against disease.
The vaccine clinic will take place at the Allen County Public Health building, located at 219 East Market Street in Lima. Pre-teens and teens entering grades 7 through 12 will be able to receive all required school vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccine will also be available to eligible youth ages 12 through 17. Walk-ins for the clinic are welcome, but appointments are preferred.
As the school year is about to start, there are a lot of things that families are doing to get their kids ready. One thing parents may want to consider is making sure their children are up-to-date on their shots before stepping into the school building in the fall.
