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Measles Exposure Warning at Palos Hospital: Act Now!

10/20/2025

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Cook County Health officials warn of measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital after an unvaccinated child with measles visited Monday.
The virus remains airborne for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
People who visited the areas between 4:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. may have been exposed.
Symptoms can develop within 21 days; those affected should contact their healthcare provider or schedule vaccination through Cook County Health.

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Cook County Health officials warn of measles exposure at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital after an unvaccinated child with measles visited Monday.
The virus remains airborne for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
People who visited the areas between 4:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. may have been exposed.
Symptoms can develop within 21 days; those affected should contact their healthcare provider or schedule vaccination through Cook County Health.