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Measles Alert: Union Station Exposure Warning Issued
10 Sep
Summary
- A confirmed measles case led to a public health warning for commuters.
- Potential exposure occurred at Chicago's Union Station last month.
- Symptoms like rash and fever may appear 7-21 days after exposure.
Commuters using Chicago's Union Station last month may have been exposed to measles. The Chicago Department of Public Health announced that an individual with a confirmed measles infection passed through the station located at 255 South Canal Street. This potential exposure occurred sometime between August 27 after 8 p.m. and August 28. Health officials are urging anyone who was present during that period to be vigilant for signs of the illness.
Symptoms of measles can include a rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. These indicators typically appear between seven to 21 days after initial exposure. Individuals experiencing any of these symptoms and who believe they may have been exposed are instructed to contact health officials by phone before seeking in-person medical treatment. The MMR vaccine, which prevents measles, is available at no cost to all Chicago residents.
