measles

The measles have finally found their way to southern Illinois.

Illinois hasn't seen this many cases of a highly-infectious disease in recent memory and the state is mystified why 2024 has suddenly seen spikes yet again of what can be for many a very serious problem.

I saw a health alert from the state of Missouri that immediately question myself to make sure I was up-to-date on my shots. It's an official advisory about an ongoing highly-contagious outbreak that is spreading fast throughout Missouri.

The Centers for Disease Control has been monitoring this health situation which is now affecting Indiana along with sixteen other states.

Things move quickly in the world of diseases and infections and Illinois is the latest state to report a dangerous infection outbreak that has suddenly sickened dozens in the state.

The measles didn't take long to start spreading in 2024 as Missouri is now among the states being hit hard by an outbreak that is especially dangerous for young children.

There's an emergency bulletin from the Centers for Disease Control about a highly-infectious outbreak that is happening in 7 states including Missouri.

U.S. health officials say this year’s count of measles cases (including here in Illinois) has surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already the nation’s highest in 25 years.

The number of measles cases reported so far this year has reached their highest level in 25 years, CDC officials announced Wednesday.

Health officials say that it's likely others have been exposed to the measles virus.