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McHenry County health officials warn measles risk, extend RSV guidance and report rising influenza B
Summary
County communicable-disease staff told the board they are monitoring measles cases in nearby counties, reiterated updated RSV guidance from Feb. 26, and said influenza B activity is increasing; staff also reported higher breast‑cancer screening and diagnoses tied to outreach and improved detection.
County communicable-disease officials briefed the McHenry County Board of Health on March 16 about multiple respiratory and vaccine‑preventable disease issues and screening activity.
The department reported that acute gastroenteritis outbreaks continue to occur locally and that staff have performed infection‑control assessments. Officials said the Illinois Department of Public Health issued updated guidance for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on Feb. 26 and that RSV activity remains elevated in Illinois and…
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