LAKE COUNTY, Sick. — The current rash of measles circumstances in Chicago has unfold to the north suburbs after a brand new case was confirmed in a resident in Lake County on Saturday.
Officers from the Lake County Well being Division confirmed {that a} resident had contracted measles and stated that the newly reported case is linked to the current rash of circumstances in Chicago.
It’s the 18th confirmed measles case in Chicagoland for the reason that begin of the 12 months.
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Lake County well being officers stated the division is working to establish and notify anybody who could have been uncovered and offered a listing of places and dates the place publicity may have been doable.
Doable publicity places/dates:
Client Restaurant at 569 W IL-22 Telser Street in Lake Zurich
Wednesday, March 13, between 1:58 p.m. and 11:10 p.m.
Thursday, March 14, between 12:15 p.m. and 11:12 p.m.
Friday, March 15, between 11:12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, between 10:39 a.m. and 11:27 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19, between 1:42 p.m. and 5:34 p.m.
Advocate Condell Medical Middle – Emergency Division at 801 South Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville
Between 5:56 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, and 4:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 21
Well being officers stated anybody who’s unvaccinated and believes they might have been uncovered whereas at Advocate ought to contact a healthcare supplier or pharmacy to obtain an MMR vaccine on Saturday to forestall measles.
In line with well being officers, infants underneath six months previous, those that are unvaccinated, pregnant, or immunocompromised who imagine they might have been uncovered at any of the places listed are suggested to contact their healthcare suppliers as they might nonetheless be eligible to get immunoglobulin to forestall the illness.
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Those that really feel could have been at any of the publicity places are additionally suggested to contact the Well being Division’s Communicable Illness staff at (847) 377-8130.
“Vaccination is one of the best instrument we have now to forestall the unfold of measles. It is a good reminder to just be sure you are updated on all of your vaccines,” Lake County Well being Division Medical Epidemiologist Dr. Sana Ahmed stated. “When you don’t know in case you have been vaccinated, ask your healthcare supplier to seek out out in case you want an MMR vaccine. In case your baby is 1 12 months previous or older and has by no means obtained the MMR vaccine, contact your baby’s pediatric supplier to debate how your baby can get caught up with their vaccines.”
Lake County well being officers say they’re in shut contact with the Illinois Division of Public Well being (IDPH) because the investigation into any potential exposures continues.
The newly reported case comes solely a day after the Metropolis of Chicago reported two new circumstances.
Up to now, the Metropolis of Chicago has confirmed 17 circumstances of measles, principally contracted by residents within the Pilsen new arrivals shelter on Halsted Road.
Am I protected in opposition to measles?
Measles, which is a extremely contagious illness attributable to a virus, can unfold simply when an contaminated particular person breathes, coughs or sneezes, in keeping with the World Well being Group (WHO).
Many in america are already protected.
Cook dinner County Well being warns of doable measles exposures at these 3 places
The CDC stated the measles vaccine, which has been used for over 50 years, is taken into account to be very efficient. Two doses of the vaccine are about 97% efficient at stopping measles if uncovered to the virus, and one dose is about 93% efficient.
In line with the CDC, 45 measles circumstances have been reported throughout america since January 1. In 2023 a complete of 58 circumstances have been reported throughout the U.S.
Those that obtained the vaccine are normally totally protected for all times after about two or three weeks, in keeping with the CDC.
Whereas the vaccine has traditionally confirmed to be extremely efficient, the CDC stated about three out of 100 who get the vaccine will nonetheless have measles if uncovered.
For extra data on easy methods to get vaccinated, name Cook dinner County Well being at 833-308-1988.
Gabriel Castillo contributed to this report