Columbus Health announced that the outbreak ended with no new cases after 42 days. The equal of two measles virus incubation periods.
“Our community has had low vaccination rates for MMR for many years. But we have never had a measles outbreak like we have now. So, it caught us by surprise,” City of Columbus Health. .
Health officials said they began “sounding the alarm” early to combat the outbreak. They provided information about the virus’ ability to spread easily. And they promoted the importance of vaccinating. Young children against the virus, Roberts said.
“Also, we’ve had family members of people who have contracted measles. Who have been very vocal and said they made a mistake — they should have vaccinated their child. And I think that helped as well,” added Roberts.
In central Ohio, the outbreak spread to small pockets. Of families who stopped vaccinating their children.
Despite widespread misinformation, about 90% of US children are still vaccinated against measles. Mumps and rubella by age 2, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The measles virus is spread. When an infected person coughs or sneezes or spreads germs on surfaces. And it can survive in the air for up to two hours. Although measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. It sometimes appears in communities with low vaccination rates.
![Abbott Laboratories is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. The company confirmed Friday, a year after shuttering. A Michigan baby-formula plant following reports of illness. Abbott did not specify which aspect of the company. As under investigation by the Justice Department. "The DOJ has informed us of its investigation and we. Are cooperating ," an Abbott spokesman said. In a statement to NBC News. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier Friday that the Justice Department. Is investigating conduct at Abbott's plant in Sturgis, Michigan, citing. Unnamed people familiar with the matter. NBC News has not confirmed the nature of the investigation. The DOJ declined to comment Saturday. Abbott halted production at its Sturgis infant. Formula manufacturing plant on February 17, 2022. After infants consuming formula made at the plant became ill. The shutdown contributed to nationwide infant formula shortages. Four babies, two of whom died, were sickened by a rare bacteria. After consuming powdered formula made at Abbott's Michigan factory. Federal investigators have not been able. To definitively determine the source or origin of the bacteria, Cronobacter sakazakii. Which can cause fatal illnesses. The company signed a consent decree with the federal government. In May that outlined what it would do before reopening its plant. The Food and Drug Administration said when the proposed consent decree. Was announced that "the government alleged that powdered infant formula products manufactured. At Abbott Nutrition's Sturgis facility. Were adulterated because they were manufactured under unsanitary conditions. And in violation of current good manufacturing practice requirements." Production at the Michigan plant, which makes three of the nation's most popular. Brands — Similac, Alimentum and Elecare — resumed in June. Abbott Labs previously said it "continue[s]. To improve our manufacturing and quality processes. To ensure our products remain. Free of Cronbacter sakazakii" and "has already begun implementing corrective actions. And enhancements at the facility." The company also said its own internal testing confirmed. A lack of a genetic match between the sick children and the formula. And it said it had not found the bacteria in any of the products it distributed.](https://todaystrendnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/After-baby-formula-problems-Abbott-Laboratories-under-DOJ-investigation-2-305x207.jpg)
