What you need to know and do•September 9, 2026• by Angela Hogan On September 2, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced a measles outbreak in Douglas County. Area residents are encouraged to understand how measles spreads, recognize its symptoms, and make sure they and their loved ones are protected. Why is it called an Outbreak? On September 2, the IDPH announced that four confirmed, linked cases of measles had been identified…
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