Health officials warn of possible measles spike after Westerville exposure case
Published on March 21, 2026.
A recent measles exposure in Westerville, Ohio, has prompted public health officials to alert families about a potential increase in cases. The exposure was caused by a student returning from spring break and the county has seen 14 measles cases since the start of the new year. The student did not attend school during or after spring break, but did go to a CVS on Cleveland Avenue, leading to a public health alert. With more districts and schools across Central Ohio going on vacation, FCPH is concerned about more infections. The district of New Albany-Plain Local Schools has implemented measures to ensure students return to classrooms with proof they got their MMR vaccines.
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