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Measles outbreak in Chicago: What to know about the virus

Chicago health officials recorded the city’s first measles case in five years earlier this month with an unknown origin. Soon after, an outbreak spread to the city’s largest migrant shelter. On Tuesday, Chicago’s total sat at 31 cases, with two reported in suburban Will County and Lake County. Though most vaccinated people have close to zero chance of contracting the virus, here’s what to know ...
The MMR vaccine for measles, mumps or rubella at Logan Square Health Center in Chicago in 2019.

Chicago health officials recorded the city’s first measles case in five years earlier this month with an unknown origin.

Soon after, an outbreak spread to the city’s largest migrant shelter. On Tuesday, Chicago’s total sat at 31 cases, with two reported in suburban Will County and Lake County.

Though most vaccinated people have close to zero chance of contracting the virus, here’s what to know about the disease.

Does anyone still get measles?

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