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Public health officials brief Edgar County board on measles outbreak in neighboring counties, urge vaccination awareness
Summary
Edgar County public health staff told the county board there is an active measles outbreak in nearby Illinois counties (four related cases) though none in Edgar County; local childhood vaccination rates are reported at about 91–92%, below a 96% target used for herd immunity.
Edgar County public health staff briefed the county board on regional measles activity and vaccination coverage during the May meeting, saying there is an active outbreak in neighboring Illinois counties but no confirmed local cases.
Public health staff said "there's an active outbreak because there's 4 related cases, but they're all in Illinois," and described preparations including signage,…
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