At least eight vaccines are required for Illinois students. As the number of children unvaccinated against measles rises, ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported 10 measles cases in the state so far in 2025. Last year there were 67 ...

Cases of measles have slowed down, but that’s not stopping University of Illinois officials from keeping an eye on it.

With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently reported its first case of measles since 2019. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and prevention of the disease.

“This first reported case of measles in Illinois since 2019 is a reminder that this disease can be prevented with up-to-date vaccination,” IDPH director Dr. Sameer Vohra said in a news release.

In April and May, eight people in southern Illinois, “all linked to one another,” contracted measles, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday.

The measles was confirmed the following day by the state's laboratory, and this is the first reported measles case in Illinois since 2019.

ILLINOIS, USA — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Wednesday reported the state's first confirmed case of measles in 2025. According to the state health department, the case in an adult ...

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in existence and can infect 9 out of 10 exposed people if they are not immunized. The virus can cause rash, fever, conjunctivitis and runny nose.