Public health officials in King County are closely monitoring measles cases in Washington, emphasizing the importance of vaccination amid rising concerns globally, saying the disease is “having a field day” in other parts of the country.

State health officials confirmed the first measles case of the year Wednesday, as outbreaks from the once-eradicated illness rage across several states. Laboratory test results confirmed that the

The first Illinois case of measles in the latest nationwide outbreak has been reported. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the case was confirmed Wednesday, and involved an adult in far southern Illinois.