Public health alert: Measles exposure risk at Walmart store in Bedford Park
Stickney public health officials are warning the public of possible measles exposure after someone who had the illness went into a Walmart store in Bedford Park. Stickney public health officials have issued a warning about possible measles exposure at a Walmart store in Bedford Park. The person with measles had visited the store between 2 p.m. and 4 p.,m. on March 22. Anyone who visited this date may have been exposed, but those who have received a measles vaccine are likely protected. They will need to monitor themselves for possible symptoms for 21 days and if symptoms arise, contact a healthcare provider. Those exposed should contact the health district's Communicable Disease team for further instructions.
Publié : il y a un mois par Cody King dans Health
Stickney public health officials are warning the public of possible measles exposure after someone who had the illness went into a Walmart store in Bedford Park.
Health officials confirmed the case Thursday and said the individual who had measles visited the Walmart Supercenter at 7050 S. Cicero Avenue between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, March 22.
Anyone who visited the Walmart store on this date between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. may have been exposed, according to health officials.
Those who have been exposed at the Walmart store but have received a measles vaccine are "likely protected" but will need to monitor themselves for possible symptoms for 21 days.
If any symptoms arise, you're urged to call a healthcare provider.
Those who were exposed and are invaccinated against measles should contact the health district's Communicable Disease team at 708-0237-8985 for further instructions.
This is a developing story and we'll bring more updates as they become avaialble.
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