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Wisconsin reports first measles death since 1990
By Omar El-Amin
Doctors urge Rockford-area residents to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines before holiday season
Omar El-Amin
Omar El-Amin
Reporter · Rockford, IL
Omar has spent over 6 years covering health and wellness for local news outlets, including WNIJ, after receiving his journalism degree from Illinois State University. He focuses on issues impacting public health and healthcare access within the Rockford community.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual flu vaccinations and updated COVID-19 vaccines for nearly everyone 6 months and older.
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