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.
The Cincinnati Health Department has warned of potential measles exposure at the Heritage Bank Center during a recent Disney On Ice performance, advising anyone who may have been exposed and developed symptoms to isolate and arrange testing. Health officials also cautioned against seeking testing on Thursday night to avoid further exposure and reminded individuals to check their immunity status, emphasizing the importance of the MMR vaccine.
The Cincinnati Health Department has warned that attendees of the Disney On Ice performance on March 8 may have been exposed to measles at the Heritage Bank Center. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, or watery eyes are advised to isolate and make testing arrangements, while those with a rash developing three to five days after symptoms begin should also seek testing. The health department emphasized that the risk for vaccinated individuals is low and urged symptomatic individuals not to seek testing immediately to avoid potential exposure to others in hospital emergency rooms.
The Ohio Department of Health has issued a warning about a potential measles exposure at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) during specific times on January 27 and 29. Officials are working to identify individuals who may have been exposed, including passengers on specific flights. Measles symptoms typically appear in two stages and the virus is highly contagious. The warning comes after a child in Montgomery County became Ohio's first measles case in 2023, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent the spread of the illness.
