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Chicago resident who traveled through O'Hare Airport diagnosed with measles

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As measles cases are on the rise in the United States, Chicago has reported the city's first case of the year.
A Chicago resident who traveled through O'Hare International Airport on January 27, 2024, has been diagnosed with measles, prompting health officials to issue an alert for potential exposure. The individual was at the airport's Terminal 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and may have exposed others to the highly contagious virus. The Chicago Department of Public Health is urging anyone who was in the specified area during that time to monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if they develop signs of measles, which include fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash. This case marks the first reported measles case in Chicago in 2024, highlighting the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of the disease.

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