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Cook County Issues Hospital Measles Exposure Alert as Indiana and Minnesota Report New Cases

Officials urge vaccination to contain potential spread.

Overview

  • Cook County warned that visitors to Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital’s lobby, Suite 1010 and outpatient testing areas on Monday between 4:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. may have been exposed to measles.
  • People uncertain of their MMR status are advised to verify immunity, and anyone developing fever, cough, red eyes or a spreading rash within 21 days should call a provider before seeking care.
  • Lake County, Indiana confirmed measles in an unvaccinated child who is recovering under medical care, with health officials conducting contact notifications.
  • Olmsted County, Minnesota confirmed an unvaccinated child under five with recent international travel, bringing the state’s 2025 total to 21 cases.
  • Health agencies highlight measles’ ability to linger in the air for up to two hours, note Lake County’s 45.1% MMR completion rate in late 2024 and point residents to free MMR vaccination clinics in Chicago.