• Healthcare providers should be alert for signs and symptoms of measles, particularly among persons who have not yet received measles vaccination (MMR), including those who may have postponed or missed doses.  

• Encourage MMR vaccination.  Providers should also consider outreach to patients who are eligible for MMR to encourage routine immunization.   

• Measles is a Class A reportable disease. If measles is suspected, facilities should implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures and report any case, suspected case, or positive laboratory result immediately via telephone to the local public health department in which the patient resides.   

Measles virus testing is available at the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory (ODHL) for eligible clinical specimens upon approval.   

Please review downloadable documents for more specific details including:

• Reporting Information for Providers 
• Measles Collection and Submission Guidelines
• Measles vs. Varicella for Providers
• Measles Post-Exposure Recommendations