Measles in Chicago: Cases rise to 10 as health officials mobilize to contain outbreak

Health authorities at the local, state, and federal levels are working in conjunction to manage the recent measles outbreak in Chicago.

Two new cases were announced Wednesday, both in children – one living at a migrant shelter in Pilsen and the other from elsewhere in Chicago.The city’s current case count now stands at 10 – with all but two cases linked to the Pilsen shelter.Illinois is among 17 states currently grappling with measles outbreaks. Experts say it's due to declining vaccination rates and global migration.

"Wednesday morning, CDPH's Health Commissioner, alongside other department experts, conducted an online Q&A session detailing recent vaccination efforts at the Pilsen shelter, where they inoculated nearly 900 residents lacking prior protection."Throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we worked 12–16-hour shifts in the shelter to vaccinate everyone who lacked verification of prior vaccination.

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