Briefs: Marion Public Health focusing on measles prevention and education

Marion Star
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Walk-in MMR vaccine clinic set for Tuesday

Because of the recent outbreak of measles reported in Columbus and Franklin County, Marion Public Health is focusing on measles prevention and education efforts in our community. All the cases were unvaccinated and have no history of international travel.

Measles is a very serious and contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads easily in the air by coughing and sneezing and can result in hospitalization. People can spread measles before they show symptoms.

The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective. Marion Public Health will be offering a walk-in MMR clinic from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the health department located at 181 S. Main St. The CDC recommends that children get one dose at each of the following ages: 12 through 15 months and 4 years of age through 6 years of age. Please bring insurance or medical cards, but no eligible child will be turned away due to no insurance.

It is important for parents, schools, and childcare centers to know the signs and symptoms of measles and know what to do if a child shows these symptoms: fever, runny nose, cough, conjunctivitis (red, watery eyes), tiny white spots inside the mouth, rash all over the body.

Marion Public Health encourages parents and guardians to contact their health care provider if their child has any measles symptoms. In order to prevent potential spread, please keep children out of school or daycare and away from children under 6 who may not be vaccinated until the provider has diagnosed the child.

To learn more, visit cdc.gov/measles.

Marion Area Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Les D Morgan Agency Inc.

Les D Morgan Agency Inc. with American Family Insurance held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the opening of its new location at 149 W. Church St.
Les D Morgan Agency Inc. with American Family Insurance held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the opening of its new location at 149 W. Church St.

The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, family, friends and guests of Les D Morgan Agency Inc. with American Family Insurance held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the opening of their new downtown location at 149 W. Church St.

Les D Morgan Agency, Inc. has been in the insurance industry for 26 years. Les Morgan was one the very first American Family Insurance agents in Ohio. His office specializes auto, home, business and life insurance.

For more information, call 740-389-9696, visit the Les D Morgan Agency website or follow them on Facebook.

Patrol recruiting next generation of troopers on TikTok

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is recruiting the next generation of state troopers on its new TikTok account that launched this week. The Patrol’s TikTok account can be found at @OfficialOSHP.

The new TikTok account will primarily be utilized for recruitment purposes to promote interaction and create a community of engagement with those seeking to make a difference in their communities and looking for a career of service.People interested in a career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol should visit statepatrol.ohio.gov.

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Marion Public Health planning MMR clinic due to measles outbreak