"What adults should know about measles vaccine as disease makes a comeback" (Daily Herald 05-08-2019)

As of May 3, 2019, the United States has 764 confirmed cases of measles since January 1, 2019, Thus far, cases are in 23 states and Illinois has 7 confirmed measles cases this year. These high number of cases are the second highest since measles were eliminated in 2000. (Per the Centers for Disease Control). Español

The number of confirmed measles cases in the United States, in 2019, continues to rise. 

• "Travelers with measles continue to bring the disease into the U.S." (CDC)
• "The majority of people who got measles were unvaccinated." (CDC)

Measles Prevention

• Vaccination with the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (MMR). Español
• What if I Don't Vaccinate My Child? (CDC)

Measles are Highly Contagiousl

• Measles Fact Sheet. (Español)
• Measles Images

Vaccines: The Myths and the Facts per the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.  

Illinois Measles Rules (Administrative Rules Title 77 Public Health)