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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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Oral Health Among Illinois Adults

Taking Steps Toward Good Oral Health

Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day

65.9% of adults have had their teeth cleaned in the last year

Floss Regularly and Avoid Sweetened Beverages

11% of adults 65+ have lost all their natural teeth

Avoid Tobacco Products and Vaping

Every year, there are more than 12 new cancer cases of the mouth and throat out of 100,000 Illinoisans

See Your Dentist Every Six Months for Cleaning and Examination

Only 68% of adults visited a dentist in the previous year

Ask About Oral Cancer Screening

More than half of Illinoisans (52.2%) have never received an oral cancer screening