As of Wednesday morning, 7 cases have been reported at a Chicago migrant shelter in Pilsen, CDPH said.
ByAbout 900 residents have received the measles vaccine after cases increased to 7 at a Chicago migrant shelter in Pilsen.Three more cases of measles have been identified at a Chicago migrant shelter Wednesday, city health officials confirmed.
A team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention arrived Tuesday to help local health officials manage the outbreak and administer further vaccines. Public health officials said they are also screening and offering vaccinations to migrants as they arrive at the city's landing zone. Babies are recommended to get their first dose of the measles vaccine when they are 12 to 15 months old, according to the CDC.READ ALSO:The team sent by the CDC will work with the city to identify people who might be at risk for getting sick. They will also provide guidance and help coordinate testing and provide vaccinations at shelters across the city.
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