The Chicago Department of Public Health is focusing increasing education about vaccines for children in pre-K settings.

A Sun-Times analysis of state data found the rate of vaccinations has dropped sharply from the rate in 2019, when 90% of schools were at herd immunity.

A measles outbreak in the U.S. is continuing to grow as public health officials work to contain the spread of the highly-contagious disease. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced Wednesday it has confirmed at least two measles cases in ...

New analysis of data from the Illinois Board of Education found less than half of Chicago Public Schools had herd immunity against the measles.

The New Jersey Health Department issued an alert for anyone who attended the Shakira concert on Thursday (May 15) at MetLife Stadium.

As of May 8, the U.S. has logged more more than 1,000 measles cases across 31 states — compared to 285 cases in all of 2024.

Measles cases have shown up in different parts of Illinois. While the outbreaks have been smaller than what some states are experiencing, many residents — including parents — are worried about the risks.

Measles cases surge in the U.S., with outbreaks across 31 jurisdictions. Experts warn of the virus's contagiousness and call for vaccination.

Measles, a highly contagious viral disease preventable by vaccination, is resurging due to declining immunization rates driven by vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Recent outbreaks in the US and EU/EEA highlight the severe health and economic consequences of under-immunization,

Millions of Americans live with immune issues and depend on herd immunity to protect them from contagious diseases like measles.