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Measles outbreak in Illinois grows to 16 cases
A measles outbreak in Illinois has expanded to 16 confirmed cases, according to the Chicago Tribune. Health officials are tracking the spread and working to identify people who may have been exposed, as vaccination gaps allow the highly contagious virus to circulate. The growing case count has raised concern about further transmission in the region.
Why now: Measles outbreaks are rare in the US, so a rising case count is drawing public health attention
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- Measles outbreak in Illinois grows to 16 cases · Chicago Tribune
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