Measles cases rise as experts warn low vaccination rates are driving new outbreaks | ChicagoLIVE
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Dr. David Nguyen from Rush University Medical Center explains why measles is resurging, how easily it spreads, and why checking your vaccination status is the most important step in protecting yourself and your family.

Third measles case detected in Cook County, officials say

Health officials said a third case of measles was detected in suburban Cook County so far this year.

Congress questions Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on CDC and vaccines
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Taking a live look at Capitol Hill where health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior spent hours getting grilled by senators.

Measles in Cook County: Two cases confirmed, here's what we know

Two measles cases have been confirmed in Cook County. Here’s where exposure may have happened—and what to do next.

Measles outbreak spreading quickly across U.S., parents growing concerned
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Anxiety is growing among parents across the country as the measles outbreak intensifies. Texas remains the epicenter but it's now moving quickly into other areas.

Chicago doctor weighs in on Illinois' first confirmed measles case
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Illinois health officials on Wednesday confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025. Now, a Chicago doctor is sharing his thoughts on the situation.

Measles outbreak showing no signs of slowing down
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The measles outbreak in western Texas is worsening and health experts warn the number of cases may be far from its peak.

Indiana reports first measles case of 2025
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Indiana health officials have confirmed the state?s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated child in Allen County.

Indiana reports first measles case of 2025

Indiana health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated child.

RFK Jr. puts support behind MMR vaccine amid outbreak

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a trip to Texas on Sunday to attend the funeral of an 8-year-old girl who died of measles. After the funeral, Kennedy threw his support behind the MMR vaccine.

Texas measles outbreak 2025: Second child death reported

A second school-aged child has died from complications related to having measles, according to hospital officials in Lubbock.

Measles surge continues: CDC reports over 160 infections across the U.S.
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In today's Health Watch, the CDC reports more than 160 measles infections across the U.S. this year, mostly among young children. Florida health officials confirmed a new case in a high school student this week. Experts warn that unvaccinated children may need to stay home for up to 21 days if exposed, as measles is highly contagious.

Texas child becomes first to die of measles in U.S. since 2015

Officials say the school-aged child was not vaccinated and was hospitalized in Lubbock last week after testing positive for measles. This is the first death in the U.S. caused by measles since 2015, according to the CDC.