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Measles Alert: O'Hare Travelers Potentially Exposed
24 Jun
Summary
- An international traveler with measles arrived in Chicago on June 17.
- O'Hare's Terminal Five had potential exposure between 5:50 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on June 17.
- Vaccination is key, and symptomatic individuals should call ahead to providers.
Travelers who passed through Chicago O'Hare International Airport on June 17 may have been exposed to the measles. The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed that an international visitor who tested positive for the highly contagious disease arrived on that date.
Individuals who were in Terminal Five between 5:50 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on June 17 are considered at risk. Measles symptoms, such as high fever, cough, runny nose, and a distinctive rash, usually manifest between seven and twenty-one days after exposure. The disease is preventable through vaccination.
Health officials are advising those who believe they may have been exposed to check their vaccination status. Furthermore, anyone developing measles symptoms is strongly encouraged to call a healthcare provider before seeking in-person medical attention at offices, urgent care centers, or emergency departments.
