A Message for Parents from the CPS Chief Health Officer

A Message for Parents from the CPS Chief Health Officer
As you may be aware, cases of measles have recently been reported in more than a dozen states, including
Illinois. Parents are required to show proof that their child is vaccinated prior to enrolling them in a CPS
school, however we still want to provide you with information to help ensure the health of your family. Click
to read more...
Below are some important facts about measles from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH):
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Measles is a serious respiratory infection that can be dangerous to children.
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Symptoms include a high fever and a rash of tiny red spots that spreads from the head to the rest of the
body.
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Measles is spread when infected people breathe, sneeze or cough. It is extremely contagious.
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The best way to protect against measles is to get the measles vaccine.
If you or your child has not been vaccinated for measles, I strongly encourage you to contact your healthcare provider
to get the vaccine. You can also call 3-1-1 to find a CDPH clinic where the measles vaccine is offered free of charge.
CPS will continue working with the CDPH on best practices for preventing the outbreak of measles in our schools. If
you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Health and Wellness at (773) 553-3560.
Sincerely,
Dr. Stephanie Whyte
Chief Health Officer
Chicago Public Schools
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Estimados padres o tutores legales de estudiantes de CPS,
Como ya deben saber, se han reportado recientemente casos de sarampión en más de una docena
de estados, incluyendo Illinois. Los padres tienen que mostrar pruebas de que sus hijos han sido
vacunados, antes de ser matriculados en una escuela de CPS, pero igualmente queremos
suministrarles información para estar seguros sobre el bienestar de su familia.
A continuación, información importante del Departamento de Salud Pública de Chicago (CDPH)
sobre el sarampión:
desde la cabeza al resto del cuerpo.
onas infectadas respiran, estornudan o tosen. Es muy
contagioso.
Si su niño no ha sido vacunado contra el sarampión, les recomiendo seriamente que contacten a
su proveedor de salud para recibir la vacuna. También pueden llamar al 3-1-1 para informarse
sobre una clínica del CDPH donde se ofrezcan vacunas gratuitas.
CPS continuará trabajando con el CDPH sobre las mejores formas de prevenir un brote de
sarampión en nuestras escuelas. Si tienen alguna pregunta, contacten por favor a la Oficina de
Salud y Bienestar Estudiantil por el (773) 553-3560.
Atentamente,
Dra. Stephanie Whyte
Directora de Salud
Escuelas Públicas de Chicago