Illinois Dept. of Public Health reporting first measles case of 2025 in Illinois – KHQA
2025-04-24T00:04:26Z
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging Illinois residents to ensure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations after a measles case is reported in So
The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging Illinois residents to ensure they are up-to-date on their vaccinations after a measles case is reported in Southern Illinois.
According to IDPH, the case, involving an adult, was confirmed through laboratory testing on Wednesday.
Right now, state health officials are working to identify potential exposure locations but say the risk of community transmission for the public remains low.
This first reported case of measles in Illinois in 2025 is a reminder to our Illinois residents that this disease can be prevented with up-to-date vaccination,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “With hundreds of cases being reported nationally, we have been working closely with our local public health and health care partners to prepare for any potential measles cases in Illinois. IDPH is urging medical providers to consider a measles diagnosis in patients with consistent symptoms and alert their local health department immediately if they suspect a case.”
Nationally, the CDC is reporting 800 cases of measles have been confirmed around the United States, more than double the national total in 2024.
Anyone exposed to measles should stay alert for any signs and symptoms of measles such as rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, and notify their local health department if they become symptomatic.
IDPH has also launched a new dashboard as part of preparations for potential new cases of the measles.
The will allow the public to look up the measles vaccination rate for any school in Illinois if more cases are reported.
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