Cook County health officials report two new measles cases

Two Measles cases confirmed in Cook County

Health officials from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have confirmed two measles cases in Cook County—the first in the area this year—raising concern about declining vaccination rates and the resurgence of a disease once declared eliminated in […]

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, health department officials said.

Two Chicago area residents infected with measles, the latest in a growing measles resurgence

As of May 1, no cases of measles have been reported in Wisconsin this year. But some state health officials consider it only a matter of time.

Illinois reports 2 cases of measles in Cook County, prompting health alert

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Cook County, according to health officials. Authorities said a Cook County resident went to a hospital on Monday, April 28th, and was quickly isolated. Another individual was quarantined after traveling through O'Hare airport in early April. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there are three confirmed cases in Illinois so far. Most people are vaccinated agains…

Chicago confirms 2 measles cases, one involving O'Hare International Airport

A measles outbreak in the U.S. is continuing to grow as public health officials work to contain the spread of the highly-contagious disease.The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced Wednesday it has confirmed at least two measles cases in Cook County, Illinois including one that is linked to O'Hare International Airport. Health officials said that individual has had one prior dose of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine and has …

Two Measles Cases Confirmed in Chicago and Cook County: Health Officials Urge Vaccination

Chicago and Cook County officials have confirmed the first two measles cases of 2025, warning residents about potential exposures and stressing the importance of MMR vaccination to prevent further spread.