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Wellness Wednesday: Measles outbreak continues to expand in Columbus

A measles vaccine, such as the one shown here from a Los Angeles clinic, is highly effective in preventing the spread of measles.
Lucy Nicholson
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Reuters
A measles vaccine, such as the one shown here from a Los Angeles clinic, is highly effective in preventing the spread of measles.

An outbreak of measles in the city of Columbus began in late November and is continuing to grow.

The official count of cases is 58, and Dr. Mysheika Roberts, Health Commissioner of Columbus, is encouraging unvaccinated individuals to get their MMR vaccine. We’ll be talking about the state of the outbreak and what you need to know.

During this week's Wellness Wednesday, we'll also cover the cycle of medicine shortages and how exercise can get you through the holidays.

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