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Person who traveled through O'Hare tests positive for measles, CDPH warns
ABC7 Chicago • • health
Key Points:
- An international traveler who arrived at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on June 17 tested positive for measles, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.
- Travelers at O'Hare's Terminal Five between 5:50 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on that date may have been exposed to the highly contagious disease.
- Measles symptoms typically appear 7 to 21 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, and rash.
- The disease is preventable through vaccination, and individuals who may have been exposed are advised to verify their vaccination status.
- Anyone developing measles symptoms is urged to contact a healthcare provider before visiting medical facilities to prevent further spread.
