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Resident urges vaccinations as measles rise; Twinsburg health-department shots available
Summary
During public comment at the Sept. 23 council meeting, Sheila Williams warned of rising measles nationally, urged parents to consult doctors and noted the local health department is distributing vaccinations.
Sheila Williams used the public-comment period at the Twinsburg City Council meeting on Sept. 23 to urge parents to get their children vaccinated and to consult physicians about immunizations. Williams said measles are increasing nationally and expressed concern about children with compromised immune systems, noting that the local health department is offering vaccinations by appointment and that COVID medication was not yet available there.
Williams framed her remarks as a community-parent perspective and encouraged people to get accurate information from their doctors. The council did not take formal action on public-health policy during the meeting; Williams’ remarks were recorded as public comment.
