From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
DuPage County Measles Case Confirmed
Vaccinated DuPage resident tested positive after international travel through O'Hare Airport.
In brief
Vaccinated DuPage resident tested positive after international travel through O'Hare Airport. DuPage County confirmed a measles case for a vaccinated resident who traveled through O'Hare Airport last week. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Measles Case Confirmed
DuPage County health officials confirmed a measles case for a vaccinated resident who traveled through O'Hare Airport last week.
Vaccinated Resident Details
The resident returned from an international trip last Thursday and tested positive for measles.
Health Officials' Explanation
Health officials said it was uncommon for a vaccinated person to test positive for measles but possible with intense exposure.
Exposure Contact Details
Anyone at O'Hare Airport Terminal 5 between 4:20 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 15 should contact DCHD at 630-682-7400.
Current Measles Cases
As of Wednesday, there were 24 confirmed measles cases this year according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Previous Measles Case
Last month health officials confirmed an out-of-state traveler with measles who traveled through Union Station.
Union Station Exposure
The stricken traveler was at Union Station on Aug. 27 after 8 p.m. through Aug. 28.
The takeaway
DuPage County confirmed a measles case for a vaccinated resident who traveled through O'Hare Airport last week.
