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Two Measles Cases Confirmed in Cook County, Vaccination Urged

5/2/2025

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Two measles cases have emerged in Cook County, Illinois, the first of the year. One patient, a suburban resident, has an unknown vaccination status, while the other, a Chicago resident, recently traveled abroad and received one dose of the MMR vaccine. Both are quarantined, prompting health officials to stress the importance of vaccinations to curb the outbreak.

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Story summary

Two measles cases have emerged in Cook County, Illinois, the first of the year. One patient, a suburban resident, has an unknown vaccination status, while the other, a Chicago resident, recently traveled abroad and received one dose of the MMR vaccine. Both are quarantined, prompting health officials to stress the importance of vaccinations to curb the outbreak.