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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. 

2021 Illinois Tuberculosis Case Rates per 100,000 Population

County Cases Case Rate per 100,000 Population

State at Large

1 Cases

Rates are suppressed for areas with a population < 100,000

Region Total Cases Rate Population

United States

7860 2.37

Illinois (including Chicago)

254 2.00 12716164

Illinois (outside Chicago)

157 1.57 10016817

City of Chicago

97 3.59 2699347

Suburban Cook County

62 2.51 2470170

Illinois (outside Cook County)

95 1.26 7546647