US measles cases surpass 2019 count
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While Illinois has had eight cases of the virus so far this year, at least 1,288 cases have been confirmed nationwide, the most in more than 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.
No new cases have been diagnosed in the state since May 22nd, and two full incubation periods of 42 days has elapsed since the last confirmed case, allowing the Illinois Department of Health to
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 to be on high alert and to report any suspicion immediately even before getting lab results back.
As national cases soar and federal leadership engages in vaccine skepticism, Illinois has so far seen a single, small measles outbreak this year that health officials say they quickly brought
The first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in South Carolina after officials worried the state was vulnerable because of low vaccination rates overall.
The U.S. is having the worst measles outbreak in decades. Here’s what experts recommend you do to avoid getting sick.
Measles cases in the U.S. are at their highest in more than three decades. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has 1,288 cases since the beginning of the year.