US EditionMeasles Updates: Illinois Reports First Case Of 2025
- Illinois confirmed its first measles case of 2025 on Wednesday in an adult patient in southern Illinois.
- Measles, which had elimination status in the US since 2000, spreads easily and outbreaks rage across several states.
- Laboratory testing confirmed the case, but health officials do not view this as an outbreak currently.
- Nationwide, officials report 800 measles cases, and they stress "this disease can be prevented with up-to-date vaccination."
- Health officials are identifying possible exposure locations linked to the patient to limit further spread.
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Illinois reports first Measles case of 2025 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first case of measles in 2025, involving an adult in southern Illinois. The case was confirmed through laboratory testing on April 23, and health officials are working to identify potential exposure locations. The risk of community transmission remains low, and the department is urging residents to ensure they are up to date on their measles, mumps and…
Illinois reports first measles case of 2025
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed that the first measles case of 2025 has been reported in the state. The IDPH said on April 23, laboratory testing confirmed that an adult in southern Illinois had contracted measles. As of Wednesday evening, this is the only case IDPH is aware of, and it is not considered an outbreak. Officials added that the risk of community transmission for the general public in Illinoi…
IDPH reports first measles case this year in Southern Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first measles case in the state this year in southern Illinois. The case was confirmed in an adult through lab testing Wednesday, the department said. It is the only case in Illinois the IDPH are aware of and the risk of community transmission for the general public in the state remains low.“This first reported case of measles in Illinois in 2025 is a reminder to our Illinois residents that t…
First confirmed measles case of 2025 reported in Southern Illinois
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- One case of measles has been confirmed in Southern Illinois. A release obtained by Eyewitness News says this is the first confirmed case of measles in 2025. The case involves an adult, confirmed through laboratory testing on Wednesday. Officials with the Illinois Department of Health say this is the only case they are aware of and do not consider it an outbreak. The risk of community transmission for the general public i…
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