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'Small number' of tuberculosis cases confirmed in Chicago migrant shelters

Measles outbreak at a crowded migrant shelter in Pilsen resulted in 52 confirmed cases in Chicago.
Health Department focuses on vaccination against diseases like COVID-19, flu, chickenpox, and TB in immigrant populations.
Venezuelan children in the shelter faced vaccination challenges due to low rates in Venezuela, attributed to political turmoil.

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The Epoch Times

Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Chicago’s Immigrant Shelters

Chicago’s Health Department has confirmed a few cases of tuberculosis among immigrants who recently arrived in the city. However, officials say there is no cause for concern for the broader population as they believe the disease is contained. Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria that generally attacks the lungs and, in some cases, other body parts. Symptoms can include chest pain, fatigue, chills, and coughing up bl…

29 days ago·New York, United States

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Chicago Tribune

Girl, 5, at migrant shelter recovering from tuberculosis, her father says, as city officials confirm a ‘small number’ of cases in migrant shelters but offer few details

The worried father stood watch throughout the night Monday as his 5-year-old suffered through a strong fever. He put rags on her forehead, forced her to drink sips of water and tried to calm her down. The Venezuelan man said he had pleaded for help from staff that night at the city-run migrant shelter on Ogden Avenue where they are staying, but he was told he’d have to pay for the ambulance himself. “Because I don’t have a work permit or any mo…

28 days ago·Chicago, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

Sanctuary City Paradise: Tuberculosis Found in Chicago 'Migrant Shelters'

The Windy City is discovering dangerous diseases among the illegal aliens it is housing for free.

29 days ago·United States

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Chicago Sun Times

'Small number' of tuberculosis infections confirmed at city migrant shelters

A small number of tuberculosis cases have been confirmed among migrants at city shelters. Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file A small number of tuberculosis cases have been detected among migrants at city shelters, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed.The health department would not share exactly how many cases were found or identify shelters. But the department did say there haven't been any reports of TB in the city from an exposure t…

30 days ago·Chicago, United States

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NBC Chicago

‘Small number' of tuberculosis infections detected at Chicago migrant shelters

A small number of tuberculosis cases have been detected among migrants at city shelters, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed.

29 days ago·Chicago, United States

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The Western Journal

Sanctuary City Paradise: Tuberculosis Found in Chicago 'Migrant Shelters'

The “sanctuary city” of Chicago has been flooded with President Joe Biden’s illegal aliens, and along with that flood has come a potentially deadly disease. On Wednesday, Chicago health officials […] The post Sanctuary City Paradise: Tuberculosis Found in Chicago 'Migrant Shelters' appeared first on The Western Journal.

29 days ago·Phoenix, United States

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