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Health authorities respond at a major US airport following reports of an infectious disease case involving a traveler

Public health authorities in Illinois have confirmed a measles case linked to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, prompting a detailed investigation and public advisory. The announcement has raised attention due to the airport’s extremely high passenger volume and the highly contagious nature of measles.

Officials emphasized that even brief exposure in enclosed environments such as airport terminals can present a potential risk.

As a result, health departments have begun coordinated monitoring efforts to identify and notify individuals who may have been present during the exposure…
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