The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to contain a measles outbreak at a migrant shelter in Pilsen , Chicago . The total number of measles cases in the city is now eight, with all but one linked to the shelter. Despite 95% of the shelter residents being immune to measles, experts warn that it could take weeks to fully contain the outbreak.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is working on a plan to quarantine vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, to prevent the outbreak from worsening
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Measles Outbreak Migrant Shelter Pilsen Chicago Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Quarantine Vulnerable Individuals Pregnant Women
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