Chicago and DuPage County health officials are urging people who may have been exposed to measles to watch for symptoms after what officials describe as a rare breakthrough case involving a vaccinated DuPage County resident.
Health officials are encouraging anyone who may have been at the airport during that time to monitor for symptoms and know what steps to take if they become ill.
“If you suspect that you have contracted measles or that you’ve been exposed to measles, call ahead if you’re going to go to an emergency room or urgent care. Call ahead so they can establish some isolation protocols,” said Constantine Kanakis, MD, MSc, FCAP, a clinical pathologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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