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Heads up: Strep ↑ near you

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West Town · 1.2 mi

Strep

RSV

HFMD

Flu

Cold

Just reported Anonymous

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Fever + cough

Pritzker Elementary · 4 min ago

Strep?

🤧

Stuffy nose, low fever

60622 · 11 min ago

RSV

🤢

Tummy bug, no fever

Wicker Park Daycare · 22 min ago

Stomach

🩹

Hand & mouth rash

West Town · 1 hr ago

HFMD

This week

↑ 38%

MRDPAT

1,000+ parents

on the radar near you

1,000+

Parents on the radar

1,400+

Schools & neighborhoods tracked

3 days

Avg. lead time before outbreak notices

100%

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Real-time symptoms in your zip code, neighborhood, and at the schools and daycares you care about, reported by parents like you.

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↑ 38%

Strep throat in West Town

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Zip 60601

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Wicker Park Daycare

204 parents

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What we collect

Zipcode60614

School (optional)West Town

SymptomsCough, low fever

Child's nameNever collected

Home addressNever collected

Photos or videosNever collected

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Spiking

Strep throat going around

5 reports in Lincoln Park this week. Spiking in early childhood settings and home care.

12 parents reporting

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Stomach bug in West Town

Multiple families noting nausea and low-grade fever across the neighborhood. Watch for hydration.

8 reports, last 24h

Confirmed

Hand, foot & mouth alert

Wicker Park area confirmed two cases. Outbreak guidance available for all caregivers.

Updated today

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Parent, Wicker Park

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Parent of 1, West Town

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