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health3 months ago

Measles Exposure at Crestwood Aldi Confirmed in Cook County

Cook County health officials confirmed a third case of measles linked to an exposure at a Crestwood grocery store, with the infection likely acquired from an unvaccinated child who traveled internationally. The public is advised to check vaccination status and consult healthcare providers if exposed or symptomatic. The measles outbreak underscores the importance of vaccination, as two doses of MMR are highly effective in preventing the disease.

via Patch|
#cook-county#crestwood#health
crime2 years ago

Halloween Hit-and-Run Leaves 4-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition

A 4-year-old boy named Steven "King" Allen Jr. is in critical condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while trick-or-treating in Birmingham's Crestwood neighborhood on Halloween night. The boy, dressed as the Black Panther, was with his sister and her friend's children when they were hit at a high rate of speed. The driver did not stop. The boy suffered severe injuries, including damage to his liver and kidney, a possible spinal injury, and bleeding from his lungs. The family is pleading for the driver to come forward, and a cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

via AL.com|
#birmingham#child-injured#crestwood