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* Press release…
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a north suburban Cook County resident with recent travel history to another country with ongoing measles transmission. The case was confirmed on Mar. 26, 2019, and is no longer infectious, but may have exposed others before realizing s/he was sick. Symptoms of measles include fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes.
If you visited the following locationson the days and times listed below, AND are experiencing symptoms: CALL your healthcare provider BEFORE going to a medical office or emergency department to make special arrangements for evaluation and protect other patients and medical staff from possible infection […]
There is no ongoing risk of transmission at the above locations. Public health officials are working with businesses to contact employees who were present during the potential exposure times.The healthcare facilities where the patient was evaluated are working to identify all possible areas of exposure and notify susceptible patients, staff, and visitors. The Illinois Department of Public Health is working with local health departments and hospitals during this investigation and information is subject to change
* Tribune…
Illinois has averaged a little more than five cases of measles per year over the last several years, with six cases reported so far in 2019, according to the most recent figures available. Health officials urge people to stay up to date on vaccines, as parents who have declined to get their children immunized have contributed to a resurgence in measles. Just this week, a county in suburban New York banned unvaccinated children from public spaces as it tries to stem an outbreak of the disease.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Mar 28, 19 @ 10:47 am
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Person spent 5 hours at a high school. Luckily Zell isn’t one of the private, religious schools with low vacc rates - 99.4%. (good job, guys)
Also, find me a better reason to vaccinate than avoiding the publication of a detailed history of your trips to the Home Depot and Pretty Woman, The Musical for the entire county to see.
Comment by lakeside Thursday, Mar 28, 19 @ 11:19 am
But new autism cases are down 6,400%!!!
Comment by Shemp Thursday, Mar 28, 19 @ 11:41 am
Why is it so difficult to find current information about the number of cases and locations of reported cases on the IDPH website?
Comment by Morningstar Thursday, Mar 28, 19 @ 12:41 pm
I wonder if eventually they’ll stop issuing passports to the unvaccinated, since many of these outbreaks have begun with the unvaccinated traveling to countries where measles is circulating freely.
Comment by Suburban Mom Friday, Mar 29, 19 @ 6:41 am