CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicago health officials aim to contain the spread of measles as new cases are confirmed in the city.
There are growing concerns from Chicago health officials as the second case of measles is confirmed in a young child at a Pilsen migrant shelter. They warn that the virus is highly contagious.
Dr. Erica Kaufman West is director of infectious diseases for the Franciscan Physician Network. She tells CBS 2 symptoms include a fever higher than your typical flu.
"The classic rash of measles - which starts sort of around the hairline, the back of the neck, and behind the ears - and then travels in a downward fashion."
Other symptoms include cough, inflamed nasal passages, runny nose, conjunctivitis, or irritation and swelling of the eyes.
Kaufman west said it is important that patients who do contract the virus stay in place - and reach out to a health care provider for next steps.
The Chicago Department of Public Health issued a statement asking all residents of the shelter to remain in place until it can be determined whether they are vaccinated against the measles and therefore immune to the infectious disease.
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