As of April 4, 2019, the United States has 465 confirmed cases of measles since January 1, 2019, Thus far, cases are in 19 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

• "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)