Health Alerts & Outbreaks

The Medina County Health Department monitors outbreaks and health alerts. These might include infectious diseases, foodborne illnesses, food recalls, or other important health advisories that could impact our community. Below is a list of ongoing alerts.

In the News

Measles: Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes a high fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red eyes.

  • As of April 10, 2025, 712 confirmed cases have been reported by 25 jurisdictions nationally. There are currently 20 confirmed cases in Ohio.
  • The best way to protect against measles is to get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Two doses are recommended by doctors.
  • The Medina County Health Department is monitoring this situation.

H5N1 Bird Flu: H5N1 bird flu is found in wild birds throughout the world and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows.

What Should I do if I Encounter a Sick or Dead Bird?

  • The current risk to the public remains low.
  • In February 2025, the Ohio Department of Health confirmed a case of bird flu in an Ohio resident. There have been no known cases of human-to-human transmission. No cases have been identified in Medina County.
  • Farmers, poultry workers, and livestock owners can reduce their risk of bird flu infection. Follow proper recommendations and avoid unprotected direct physical contact with sick or dead animals.
  • The Medina County Health Department is monitoring this situation.

For details on current outbreaks, foodborne disease investigations, recalls, and health alerts, click on the links below.

Foodborne Outbreaks

For a complete list of foodborne illness outbreak investigations, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website on Public Health Advisories from Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks.

Additional Outbreak Information

For additional U.S.-based outbreaks and travel notices, visit the Current Outbreaks website from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health Alert Network (HAN)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues health alerts through their Health Alert Network (HAN) system. You can sign up to receive HAN alerts through your email.