/news/tags/vaccines vaccines en-US Copyright Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-03-04/northeast-ohio-doctors-warn-of-potential-measles-outbreak-amid-declining-vaccinations Local medical experts are concerned about the return of measles to Northeast Ohio, but say it is difficult to change parents' minds about vaccinating their children. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-03-04/northeast-ohio-doctors-warn-of-potential-measles-outbreak-amid-declining-vaccinations Stephen Langel /health/2023-12-18/with-respiratory-illness-rising-health-officials-encourage-vaccines-ahead-of-winter-holidays Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff said getting flu and COVID-19 shots is the best way to avoid respiratory illness during the winter holidays. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:49:45 GMT /health/2023-12-18/with-respiratory-illness-rising-health-officials-encourage-vaccines-ahead-of-winter-holidays Stephen Langel, Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /health/2023-12-04/heres-how-the-herpes-virus-inspired-cleveland-clinic-researchers-to-strengthen-covid-19-vaccines Cleveland Clinic researchers used a trick learned from the herpes virus to in a COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in stronger protection against the virus. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:09:00 GMT /health/2023-12-04/heres-how-the-herpes-virus-inspired-cleveland-clinic-researchers-to-strengthen-covid-19-vaccines Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /health/2023-11-28/summit-county-offering-covid-19-vaccine-clinics-through-holiday-season Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Summit County Public Health Department during a series of December walk-in clinics. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:04:33 GMT /health/2023-11-28/summit-county-offering-covid-19-vaccine-clinics-through-holiday-season Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence /2023-06-10/health-leaders-worry-about-anti-vaccine-measure-included-in-senates-draft-budget-bill Health advocates worry the language would make it easier for students to attend colleges without getting vaccines to prevent spreadable, communicable illnesses. Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:00:55 GMT /2023-06-10/health-leaders-worry-about-anti-vaccine-measure-included-in-senates-draft-budget-bill Jo Ingles /news/health-science/2021-08-13/northeast-ohio-colleges-and-universities-lay-out-covid-19-protocols-before-start-of-fall-semester Find out how higher education institutions' coronavirus safety measures compare. Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:04:15 GMT /news/health-science/2021-08-13/northeast-ohio-colleges-and-universities-lay-out-covid-19-protocols-before-start-of-fall-semester Cameron Miller, Rachel Gross /news/health-science/2021-07-30/highly-contagious-delta-variant-spreading-in-ohio-counties As the COVID-19 Delta variant spreads across the United States, concerns are rising among state health officials, particularly for unvaccinated Ohioans. Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:11:08 GMT /news/health-science/2021-07-30/highly-contagious-delta-variant-spreading-in-ohio-counties Rachel Gross /news/government-politics/2021-06-29/ohio-legislature-passes-bill-banning-schools-universities-from-requiring-covid-vaccines Ohio’s public schools and universities won’t be able to require their students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if Gov. Mike DeWine signs a bill passed by state lawmakers last night. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:34:16 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-29/ohio-legislature-passes-bill-banning-schools-universities-from-requiring-covid-vaccines Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/first-ohio-vaccine-lottery-winner-to-be-announced-tonight After drawing the name two days ago, Ohio will announce the winner of the state's first vaccine lottery tonight at 7:29pm. Wed, 26 May 2021 21:43:31 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-26/first-ohio-vaccine-lottery-winner-to-be-announced-tonight Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-03-08/ohioans-age-50-can-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-starting-march-11 Coronavirus vaccinations will expand to include Ohio residents over 50 years of age, those with Type 2 diabetes and those with end-stage renal disease starting Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:22:42 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-03-08/ohioans-age-50-can-get-a-covid-19-vaccine-starting-march-11 Taylor Haggerty