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23 Measles Cases Confirmed in Illinois Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Original: 23 Measles Cases Confirmed in Illinois This Year Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Health officials in Illinois have confirmed 23 measles cases this year as an outbreak continues in the state. The tally marks a notable resurgence of a disease once considered eliminated in the United States, and public health authorities are expected to press vaccination and contact-tracing efforts to contain further spread.
Why now: The continued rise in measles cases is raising concern about a preventable disease spreading in the US.
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