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Ohio Measles Outbreak Jumps to 74 Cases

(MedPageToday) Measles cases continue to rise in central Ohio, with total cases hitting 74 this week, up from about 50 reported last week, according to Columbus Public Health. Of the 74 reported cases, all have occurred in children and adolescents, with 69 cases among those younger than 5 years (18 cases in those ages 3-5 years, 33 cases in those ages 1-2 years, and 18 cases in those ages 12 months and younger), and five cases among those ages 5 to 17. Cases are evenly split between boys and girls.

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