Second Measles Case Outbreak Sparks Concern in Chicago
Shelter Residents Urged to Quarantine
According to wttw, in Chicago, there’s a problem with second measles case spreading. Another child at a shelter got sick and is now in the hospital. Health officials want almost 1,900 people at the shelter to stay separate until they know if they’re vaccinated. They say this will help stop the second measles case from spreading more.
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Second Measles Case Surfaces in Pilsen Shelter, Chicago Health Department Reports – Double Trouble! (PHOTO: BBC)
CDC Team Assists Chicago Amid Second Measles Case Outbreak
A special team from the CDC is coming to help Chicago with a second measles case outbreak. Officials think there might be more second measles case spreads easily. They say getting vaccinated and staying away from others if you might have second measles case are crucial. Health officials stress the importance of the MMR vaccine to stay safe. Last year, Illinois had five measles cases so officials are working to prevent more by finding exposure spots and vaccinating everyone.
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