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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Chicago has managed the migrant influx: A deep dive before Johnson’s congressional hearing
Ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony in Washington, D.C., here’s a detailed look at migrant arrivals and key developments in the city and suburbs since 2022.
Ahead of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's testimony in Washington, D.C., here’s a detailed look at migrant arrivals and key developments in the city and suburbs since 2022.
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.
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.
Measles cases surge to triple last year's — with 5 months to go
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Measles case count reaches 63 in Chicago, but pace of new cases is subsiding
Another measles case was detected in Chicago this week, bringing the city’s outbreak total to 63 – far beyond the yearly average.
Another measles case was detected in Chicago this week, bringing the city’s outbreak total to 63 – far beyond the yearly average.
Shoppers who visited Evergreen Park Sam's Club may have been exposed to individual with measles: CCDPH
Shoppers who visited the Sam's Club in Evergreen Park recently may have been exposed to an individual who was contagious with measles.
Shoppers who visited the Sam's Club in Evergreen Park recently may have been exposed to an individual who was contagious with measles.
Measles cases decline in Illinois, but surge seen across multiple states
While Illinois is reporting measles cases are on the decline, it's not the same story across the country. More than a dozen other states are dealing with infections.
While Illinois is reporting measles cases are on the decline, it's not the same story across the country. More than a dozen other states are dealing with infections.
Health officials prepare to welcome potentially 2K migrants per week this summer amid measles outbreak
Measles cases have been reported nationwide and beyond, but Chicago brought some positive news after the initial outbreak less than a month ago.
Measles cases have been reported nationwide and beyond, but Chicago brought some positive news after the initial outbreak less than a month ago.
Health officials prepare to welcome potentially 2K migrants per week this summer
Measles cases have been reported nationwide and beyond, but Chicago brought some positive news after the initial outbreak less than a month ago.
Measles cases have been reported nationwide and beyond, but Chicago brought some positive news after the initial outbreak less than a month ago.
Health officials provide update on Chicago measles outbreak
Health officials gathered together Tuesday to discuss the ongoing measles outbreak in the state of Illinois and city of Chicago.
Health officials gathered together Tuesday to discuss the ongoing measles outbreak in the state of Illinois and city of Chicago.
DuPage County reports first case of measles since 2009
A case of measles was confirmed in DuPage County Saturday following outbreaks in Chicago and nearby suburbs.
A case of measles was confirmed in DuPage County Saturday following outbreaks in Chicago and nearby suburbs.
Chicago measles cases decline following vaccination efforts
The City of Chicago is seeing a significant decline in measles cases after implementing a vaccination campaign targeting individuals lacking protection.
The City of Chicago is seeing a significant decline in measles cases after implementing a vaccination campaign targeting individuals lacking protection.
Chicago measles cases decline following vaccination efforts
Only three new measles cases were reported this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 61 in Chicago.
Only three new measles cases were reported this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 61 in Chicago.
Second measles case confirmed in Will County, possible exposure risk
A second measles case has been confirmed in Will County and health officials are warning the public of a possible exposure risk.
A second measles case has been confirmed in Will County and health officials are warning the public of a possible exposure risk.
Second measles case confirmed in Will County, possible exposure risk
A second measles case has been confirmed in Will County and health officials are warning the public of possible exposure.
A second measles case has been confirmed in Will County and health officials are warning the public of possible exposure.
Chicago sees slow decline in measles: Only 4 new cases reported
Measles cases are slowly on the decline in Chicago after only four new cases were reported this week.
Measles cases are slowly on the decline in Chicago after only four new cases were reported this week.
Health department warns of CTA, suburban Walmart measles exposure
Chicago health officials are warning CTA passengers about a potential measles exposure.
Chicago health officials are warning CTA passengers about a potential measles exposure.