Child with measles is first confirmed case in city since 2019: CDPHby: Alonzo Small, Judy Wang
Posted: Mar 7, 2024 / 04:42 PM CST
Updated: Mar 8, 2024 / 06:04 AM CST
CHICAGO — The Chicago Department of Public Health said Thursday that a child living in a Pilsen arrivals shelter has been diagnosed with measles, the first in the city since 2019.
The CDPH says the confirmed case was found in a young child at a new arrivals shelter in Pilsen. The child had no recent travel outside of Chicago, reported having interactions with domestic and international travelers. The child is now at home recovering.
The shelter is in the 2200 block of South Halsted. All residents must remain at the shelter until the Department of Family and Supports Services determines each resident’s vaccination statuses.
People vaccinated will be able to leave and those who are not will have to stay to screen for symptoms and will be offered a vaccine. ...
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