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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. 

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The Center for Rural Health staff work with local health care providers and interested community organizations to determine the availability of primary care, dental and mental health providers in a county or service area (a service area is usually a portion of a county). If the area meets the federal criteria, staff submit an application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requesting a designation as a shortage or underserved area. The Center for Rural Health maintains a database of health care providers practicing in rural and underserved areas.

Shortage area designations allow providers to participate in a variety of different state and federal programs. The designations include health professional shortage areas (HPSA), medically underserved areas (MUA), and medically underserved populations (MUP).

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