Measles cases, which are rapidly increasing in Chicago, were also reported for the first time in Cook County, where many Koreans live. The number of confirmed measles cases in Illinois, including Chicago, accounts for more than half of all measles cases in the United States. Health authorities are on alert. (Provided by the Chicago Department of Public Health) The first measles case occurred in suburban Cook County, where many Koreans live. The total number of confirmed measles cases in Chicago increased to 52 as of the 29th. As the speed and area of spread increase, quarantine authorities are also on alert.
Health officials announced on the 29th (local time) that Cook County confirmed its first case of measles this year.
Cook County Public Health announced that a suburban Cook County resident was exposed to measles while at a Chicago migrant shelter. The patient was later diagnosed with measles, recovered, and is now known to be no longer contagious.
Health officials are working to identify anyone who may have been exposed to measles after coming into contact with the patient. Cook County residents are urged to get all recommended vaccinations, including measles.
Confirmed cases of measles in Chicago are also rapidly increasing. According to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) on this day, a total of 52 cases of measles were confirmed in Chicago this year.
This is a significant increase compared to the previous announcement on the 26th that there were a total of 31 measles cases.
Most of the cases in Chicago are linked to the Pilsen immigrant shelter on Hillstead Street. Of the 52 confirmed cases, 31 are children under 5 years of age.
Previously, one measles patient each occurred in Lake County and Will County, bringing the total number of measles patients in Illinois to 55 as of today.
Meanwhile, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of the 28th, across the United States, including Illinois, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, A total of 97 measles cases were reported in 18 regions, including Virginia and Washington.
Illinois, including Chicago, accounts for more than half of all confirmed cases in the United States. This is due to group outbreaks (three or more cases), and 72% (70 out of 97) of all confirmed cases this year have already been linked to group outbreaks. This figure was 48% (28 out of 58) last year.
Meanwhile, health authorities have recommended getting the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine as the best way to prevent the spread of measles.
People who wish to be vaccinated can do so through most medical offices and pharmacies. Health authorities explain that the measles prevention effect is 97% effective with two doses and about 93% effective with one dose.
Additionally, this vaccine is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to children ages 0 to 18 and uninsured adults ages 19 and older.
Measles is highly contagious. After initial symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, and bloodshot or watery eyes begin, symptoms such as rash may appear 3 to 5 days later.
(Chicago = News 1)
2024-03-30 12:06:00
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