Measles outbreak slowing in Chicago

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Measles outbreak slowing in Chicago

Measles is highly contagious, health officials say, but it can be prevented through vaccination. The measles outbreak in Chicago has significantly subsided after more than 50 cases were reported in less than a month, health officials said.Three more cases detected this week bring the outbreak’s total to 61, many of them contracted at a migrant shelter in Pilsen, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. An additional case, also link…