What to know about Measles amid national outbreaks
Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas. AP Photo/Annie Rice
As of Friday, more than 700 cases of measles were reported across 25 states. Texas has more than 500 cases, and two children have died from the disease as well. Illinois is not one of the impacted states. However, there are concerns of further spread.
An official from the state department of health joins the program to discuss what symptoms the public should look out for and how Illinois would handle a potential outbreak.
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Arti Barnes MD MPH
Chief Medical Officer
IL Dept. of Public Health