The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the largest measles outbreak to affect Illinois since 1990 is officially contained as no new cases have been reported for more than two incubation periods spanning 42 days. A total of 67 measles cases were reported during the outbreak since March 7, officials said. A vast majority […]
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‘No need to be scared,’ doctor says, as measles spreads to Lake, Will counties
(The Center Square) – A health department doctor said the public should not be scared as the measles outbreak has spread beyond Chicago to Lake and McHenry counties. Dr. Dan Garganera, infectious disease specialist with the Will County Health Department, said the spread is slow. “Don’t be scared,” Garganera said. “This is a disease that […]
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First case of measles identified in Lake County resident, health officials warn public of exposure
The first case of measles has been identified in a Lake County resident and officials are warning people who were exposed at a hospital in Libertyville and a restaurant in Lake Zurich. The Lake County Health Department announced Saturday afternoon that they had identified the first recent case of measles in a Lake County resident. […]
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Lake County officials urge caution after several measles cases identified nearby in Chicago
Lake County health officials are urging caution to residents after several cases of measles were identified in Chicago this past week, the first in five years. The Chicago Department of Public Health announced five cases of measles in Chicago in the past week. The cases are the first announced since 2019 and are linked to […]