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Chicago authorities warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare
Officials are notifying potentially exposed people after a contagious case visited three public sites, and the MMR vaccine offers 97% protection, health officials said.
- Cook County Department of Public Health issued a warning Tuesday regarding potential measles exposure at O'Hare International Airport and locations in Niles and Mount Prospect.
- Exposure occurred at Terminal 5 on March 24, followed by visits to Fresh Farms and Marshalls in Niles on Thursday, March 26, and Endeavor Health Immediate Care Center in Mount Prospect on Friday, March 27.
- Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves, with transmission requiring just 15 minutes of exposure.
- Residents experiencing high fever, cough, runny nose, or rash should contact a healthcare provider before visiting a clinic, CCDPH officials advised, helping staff protect others from disease spread.
- Two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine provide 97% protection, and officials urge those unvaccinated or unsure of their status to consult a provider as the most effective prevention.
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Chicago authorities warn of possible measles exposure at O’Hare
Officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) warned Tuesday of possible exposure to measles from a contagious individual at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and two other locations. In a press release, the department said that individuals may have been exposed to measles if they were in Terminal 5 at ORD between 10:45…
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Cook County Department of Public Health warns of possible measles exposure at O'Hare, 2 stores in Niles
According to the CCDPH, measles is a dangerous and potentially deadly, highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.
·United States
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