High Alert at Chicago O’Hare Airport After Measles Exposure Sparks Emergency Response, Intensified Screening, Contact Tracing, Heightened Public Awareness, and Coordinated Health Efforts to Contain Infection, Protect Travelers, Ensure Rapid Reporting, Reinforce Vaccination, and Prevent a Potential Outbreak in One of the Nation’s Busiest International Hubs

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In a global gateway designed to connect the world, the event reinforced a simple message from health officials. Completing the two-dose MMR vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to prevent disruptions like this—and to ensure travelers carry only their luggage, not a contagious virus.

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