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Measles Exposure Alert at Sam's Club in Cook and DuPage Counties
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Measles Exposure Alert at Sam's Club in Cook and DuPage Counties

Cook County's Department of Public Health warns of potential measles exposure at an Evergreen Park Sam's Club, with visitors on April 9 between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. urged to review their immunization records. A Chicago resident, known to health officials, was contagious with measles. Health officials advise monitoring for symptoms and ensuring MMR vaccine is up-to-date. As of April 15, Illinois has confirmed 64 measles cases, with 58 in Chicago and the rest in surrounding counties.