Chicago measles case confirmed, first since 2019; possible exposure at 2 locations in February

Chicago has confirmed its first measles case since 2019, and two locations of potential exposures, CDPH health officials said.

Galter Medical Pavilion at Swedish Hospital, located at 5140 N. California Ave., between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.If you were at either of the above locations during those times, please immediately contact CDPH at 312-743-7216, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Illinois had five confirmed measles cases in 2023, the first the state recorded since 2019 when the last measles case was confirmed in Chicago.

Measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous, and even deadly, to people who are unvaccinated, particularly young children and babies. Measles vaccination is highly effective at preventing infection and transmission.

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