vaccines

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.

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.

Cleveland Clinic researchers used a trick learned from the herpes virus to in a COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in stronger protection against the virus.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Summit County Public Health Department during a series of December walk-in clinics.

Health advocates worry the language would make it easier for students to attend colleges without getting vaccines to prevent spreadable, communicable illnesses.

Find out how higher education institutions' coronavirus safety measures compare.

As the COVID-19 Delta variant spreads across the United States, concerns are rising among state health officials, particularly for unvaccinated Ohioans.

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.

After drawing the name two days ago, Ohio will announce the winner of the state's first vaccine lottery tonight at 7:29pm.

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.