Health officials release 7 locations for ‘potential exposures' to measles case in Illinois

Health officials release 7 locations for ‘potential exposures' to measles case in Illinois

(NBC CHICAGO) - A Walmart, a restaurant, a grocery store and more are among the locations where potential exposures to a measles case in Illinois may have taken place, health officials warned Thursday.

Health officials release 7 locations for 'potential exposures' to measles case in Illinois

A Walmart, a restaurant, a grocery store and more are among the locations where potential exposures to a measles case in Illinois may have taken place.

IDPH Releases Additional Information Related to Southern Illinois Measles Case

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Thursday released more information about potential exposure to measles and what steps you should take after learning about a confirmed case of measles in southern Illinois. People who have been vaccinated against measles are considered immune to or protected from the illness, as vaccination is 97% effective against measles. Most Illinois residents have been vaccinated against measles, but pe…