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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.
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 ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Health officials in Illinois will give an update Friday on measles cases in the state. Officials say there are currently 10 measles cases in Illinois as they are asking clinicians ...
WHEELING Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the directors of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois ...
In April and May, eight people in southern Illinois, “all linked to one another,” contracted measles, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday.
As national cases of measles soar and federal health officials engage in vaccine skepticism, Illinois so far this year has seen only one small outbreak of the highly infectious disease that health ...
Health officials in Illinois and North Dakota say their states’ measles outbreaks are over, pointing to a continuing slowdown of measles spread in the U.S. during vaccine-preventable disease’s ...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) took steps to prevent the spread of measles, including conducting vaccine outreach clinics, activating mobile vaccinations, and issuing health ...
At least eight vaccines are required for Illinois students. As the number of children unvaccinated against measles rises, ...
Health officials in Illinois and North Dakota say their measles outbreaks are over. The U.S. added 21 new cases since July 9. States with active outbreaks include Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, ...