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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.

Previous Directors

Sameer Vohra, M.D., J.D., M.A.

2022 -

Ngozi O. Ezike, M.D.

2019 - 2022

Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D.

2015 - 2019

LaMar Hasbrouck, M.D.

2012 - 2015

Damon T. Arnold, M.D.

2007 - 2011

Eric E. Whitaker, M.D.

2003 - 2007

John R. Lumpkin, M.D.

1991 - 2003

Bernard J. Turnock, M.D.

1985 - 1990

Thomas Kirkpatrick

1984 - 1985

William Kempiners

1979 - 1984

Paul Q. Peterson, M.D.

1977 - 1978

Joyce C. Lashof, M.D.

1973 - 1977

Franklin D. Yoder, M.D.

1961 - 1973

LeRoy L. Fatherree, M.D.

1960 - 1961

Roland R. Cross, M.D.

1940 - 1959

Albert C. Baxter, M.D.

1937 - 1940

Frank J. Jirka, M.D.

1933 - 1937

Andy Hall, M.D.

1929 - 1933

Issac D. Rawlings, M.D.

1921 - 1929

C. St. Clair Drake, M.D.

1917 - 1921