Measles cases are on the rise globally and here in Illinois the number is increasing as well. Vaccines are 97% effective in preventing this highly contagious disease. To learn more about this infection and get information on vaccination, go to https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/measles.html. Learn how to identify measles and the safe and effective vaccine that can prevent this potentially life-threatening infection for adults and children.

Sponsors

Resources

Publications

The Illinois Department of Public Health invited local health departments and organizations that work with health care facilities and personnel to show support for the campaign by becoming sponsors. Sponsors, listed below, assist with campaign promotion (e.g., through their organization’s newsletter) and distribution of campaign materials.

Organizations

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

Central Illinois Chapter
Chicago Chapter
Southern Illinois Chapter

CDC Chicago Prevention and Intervention Epicenter
Health Care Council of Illinois
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Illinois Health Care Association
Illinois Hospital Association
LeadingAge Illinois (formerly Life Services Network)
Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council
Nanosphere, Inc.
Telligen

Local Health Departments

Chicago Department of Public Health
Cook County Department of Public Health
DuPage County Health Department
Henry County Health Department
Kane County Health Department
Kendall County Health Department
Knox County Health Department
McHenry County Department of Health
Schuyler County Health Department
St. Clair County Health Department
Whiteside County Health Department