/tags/ohio-department-of-health Ohio Department Of Health en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:45:12 GMT /2025-03-18/vaccine-rates-against-measles-other-infections-sliding-in-ohio-kids The percentage of students entering schools with all their recommended shots fell from 86.2% to 85.4% year-over-year, according to Ohio Department of Health data. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:45:12 GMT /2025-03-18/vaccine-rates-against-measles-other-infections-sliding-in-ohio-kids Sarah Donaldson /2025-03-06/ohio-department-of-health-responds-to-complaint-over-abortion-drugs-website Ohio Right to Life filed a complaint with the Ohio Department of Health last month over HeyJane.com. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:51:01 GMT /2025-03-06/ohio-department-of-health-responds-to-complaint-over-abortion-drugs-website Jo Ingles /2025-02-18/its-flu-season-once-again-and-ohio-has-very-high-activity In central Ohio, nearly 400 people were hospitalized with the flu in the first week of February. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:05:26 GMT /2025-02-18/its-flu-season-once-again-and-ohio-has-very-high-activity Allie Vugrincic /2024-10-31/ohio-drug-overdose-deaths-are-down-but-state-efforts-far-from-over Unintentional drug overdose deaths are still officially on the decline statewide, Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health said. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:34:39 GMT /2024-10-31/ohio-drug-overdose-deaths-are-down-but-state-efforts-far-from-over Sarah Donaldson /2024-02-22/ohio-department-of-health-warns-of-alarming-rise-of-syphilis-and-measles-cases-in-the-community Ohio Department of Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated for measles. They're also sending free syphilis medication to community health sites. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:17:26 GMT /2024-02-22/ohio-department-of-health-warns-of-alarming-rise-of-syphilis-and-measles-cases-in-the-community Taylor Wizner /2023-10-23/statewide-simulation-prepares-ohio-agencies-for-possible-anthrax-attack Public safety, EMS and health agencies across Ohio worked together last week to undergo a three-day biological attack simulation. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:43:59 GMT /2023-10-23/statewide-simulation-prepares-ohio-agencies-for-possible-anthrax-attack Sarah Donaldson /2023-08-17/new-vaccine-for-rsv-in-infants-could-be-available-by-mid-october A new respiratory syncytial virus vaccine approved by the FDA Monday is now being recommended by the CDC and could be available by mid-October. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:16:39 GMT /2023-08-17/new-vaccine-for-rsv-in-infants-could-be-available-by-mid-october George Shillcock /2023-06-08/ohioans-advised-to-take-precautions-due-to-poor-air-quality-from-canadian-wildfires State health officials recommend limiting outdoor activity and closing windows, especially if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:41:13 GMT /2023-06-08/ohioans-advised-to-take-precautions-due-to-poor-air-quality-from-canadian-wildfires Jo Ingles /2023-02-17/clinic-coming-to-help-residents-near-ohio-railroad-derailment-with-health-concerns The clinic will be staffed by medical professionals and experts in exposure to contamination. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:37:41 GMT /2023-02-17/clinic-coming-to-help-residents-near-ohio-railroad-derailment-with-health-concerns Jo Ingles /2023-01-06/ohio-schools-prepare-for-a-return-to-class-amid-a-rise-in-respiratory-illnesses As kids return to class following winter break, some Ohio schools are taking extra steps to limit the spread of respiratory viruses like RSV, influenza and COVID-19. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:01:59 GMT /2023-01-06/ohio-schools-prepare-for-a-return-to-class-amid-a-rise-in-respiratory-illnesses Zack Carreon