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CHICAGO — A second confirmed case of measles has been reported at a shelter for migrants in Pilsen, the Chicago Division of Public Well being stated on Sunday.
In keeping with CDPH, there was a rise in measles instances worldwide in latest months because of decrease vaccination protection.
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Measles, a extremely contagious respiratory an infection, may cause a rash and excessive fever. It could result in pneumonia and different issues.
The 2 instances on the shelter are amongst younger youngsters, CDPH stated. The primary little one who was contaminated has since recovered and the second little one is hospitalized in good situation.
The Chicago Division of Public Well being is reiterating the significance of getting vaccinated and dealing with its companions on the migrant shelter to display screen residents for signs and get them vaccinated.
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These companions embrace Cook dinner County Well being, RUSH College Medical Heart, College of Illinois – Chicago and a group from the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.
Dr. Olsimbo Ige, the commissioner of the CDPH, stated extra instances are anticipated due to how contagious the virus is.
Those that have been uncovered to somebody who has measles ought to quarantine and name a well being supplier.
Residents on the Pilsen shelter who’ve been beforehand vaccinated are capable of come and go from the shelter. Those that haven’t been vaccinated or have been vaccinated in latest days might want to quarantine for 21 days.
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“We’ve got suggested all unvaccinated and newly vaccinated residents of the quarantine interval however a few of these residents have left the shelter, and I wish to acknowledge that,” Ige stated. “That’s the reason we so strongly advise the unvaccinated to get the vaccine and to instantly quarantine if in case you have had contact with anybody with measles.”
The Division of Household and Assist Providers has secured extra meal companies for many who need to quarantine on the shelter.
Extra details about the measles virus and vaccinations will be considered on-line from the CDPH.
Final week, a Chicagoan was identified with measles for the primary time since 2019.