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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. 

Opioid Overdose Deaths, Illinois Residents, 2021-2022

Opioid Overdose Deaths 2021 Total 2021 Q1 2022 Q1

Total

3,013 644 748
Sex 2021 Total 2021 Q1 2022 Q1

Male

2,232 470 539

Female

781 174 209
Race/Ethnicity 2021 Total 2021 Q1 2022 Q1

NH White

1,468 321 N/A

NH Black

1,158 252 N/A

NH Other

26 5 N/A

Hispanic

361 66 N/A
Age Group 2021 Total 2021 Q1 2022 Q1

Under 25

228 54 53

25 - 34

613 146 151

35 - 44

666 118 170

45 - 54

672 149 156

55 - 64

659 140 172

65 and over

175 37 46

2022 data is provisional as of 8/9/2022