US EditionIllinois' Measles Outbreak Officially over, Experts Say
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, JUL 11 – The outbreak involved eight linked cases primarily among unvaccinated individuals and ended after no new cases for 42 days, reflecting effective public health response.
- On May 22, 2025, Illinois officials announced the conclusion of the measles outbreak in Southern Illinois, as no additional cases had been identified following that date.
- The outbreak consisted of eight connected cases in Southern Illinois during April and May, along with two separate cases identified in Cook County, and no additional transmission was observed.
- IDPH responded with mobile vaccination clinics, communications targeting areas with low vaccination rates, outreach in schools, and engagement with partner agencies to contain the outbreak.
- As of July 8, 2025, the CDC reported 1,288 confirmed measles cases nationwide, the highest number since 2000, with about 92% in unvaccinated individuals and three deaths this year.
- IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra highlighted that the rapid actions taken by public health officials were key to controlling the measles outbreak in Illinois and stressed the importance of staying up to date with vaccinations to avoid future cases.
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State officials declare Illinois measles outbreak over
State public health officials announced Friday that the southern Illinois measles outbreak had ended.At a news conference in Springfield, Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Sameer Vohra said the state had once again thwarted “one of the most contagious viruses on Earth."“We make this announcement knowing the spread of measles continues to be a threat, but it’s a moment to acknowledge Illinois’ public health effort,” Vohra said. “B…
Amid national measles spike, Illinois health officials say small outbreak quickly quashed
As national cases of measles soar and federal health officials engage in vaccine skepticism, Illinois so far this year has seen only one small outbreak of the highly infectious disease that health officials say was quickly brought under control. In April and May, eight people in southern Illinois, “all linked to one another,” contracted measles, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday. But with no new cases identified since May 22,…
Illinois declares end to Measles outbreak - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the state, with no new cases reported since May 22. A total of 10 measles cases were identified in Illinois, with eight linked cases in Southern Illinois and two unrelated cases in Cook County. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra credited the swift response of public health officials, medical professionals, and community partners…
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