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Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.
Illinois public health officials confirm state's 4th case of measles in 2025
It was not immediately clear where in Illinois the fourth case was reported, or what condition the patient is in.
Measles cases surpass 900 in US as infections confirmed in 29 states, CDC data shows
Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 900 as outbreaks continue to spread across the county, according to new CDC data ...
'This should not be happening,' doctor says as measles cases rise to more than 900 in U.S.
Measles cases in the United States climbed to 939 in 29 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Health officials report first measles cases in Cook County this year, including 1 in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have identified the first two cases of ...
Health officials confirm Cook County’s first two measles cases of the year
The Cook County cases follow the first case of measles this year in Illinois in an unvaccinated adult in Marion, reported ...
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2 Measles Cases Found In Chicago, Suburban Cook County
People might have been exposed to the virus April 21-28 in Irving Park, at O’Hare Airport and in three southwest suburbs, ...
Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
North America’s three biggest measles outbreaks continue to balloon, with more than 2,500 known cases; three people have died ...
Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Here's how
However, even a small uptick in MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination could prevent millions of infections, according to new research.