The Chicago Department of Public Health has announced that migrants staying in city shelters will be required to receive the MMR vaccine in order to prevent further cases of measles, which has been on the rise in the area. According to the dashboard, 17 cases have been confirmed so far, with four reported just this week. Jeramie Bizzle, a digital news producer at CBS 2 Chicago, reported that at least 10 of these cases have been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
In addition to the city’s efforts to prevent further cases, the Lake County Health Department has also reported several measles cases in suburban areas. Individuals who were at Consume Restaurant in Lake Zurich between March 13 and March 19 and at the Advocate Condell emergency room in Libertyville on March 20 and March 21 may have been exposed. Those who have not received the MMR vaccine are advised to contact the health department for further assistance.
Overall, it is important for individuals to take precautions and seek medical attention if they believe they may have been exposed to measles.