Four children, all unvaccinated, have confirmed cases of measles, according to public health officials.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A childcare facility in Columbus has closed temporarily after four children had confirmed cases of measles, according to public health officials.
The four children with confirmed cases are not vaccinated and have no travel history, authorities say. The agencies are conducting contact tracing on the four cases. Measles spreads easily by coughing, talking or being in the same room with someone who has the virus. Health officials say 90% of unvaccinated people who are exposed to measles will become infected.
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