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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: From Babies To Baby Boomers Recommended Vaccines
When most people hear the words vaccine or immunization, they think about childhood vaccines.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Hepatitis Cases Are Increasing
In recognition of World Hepatitis Day, July 28, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging people to talk with a health care provider to see if they should be tested or vaccinated for hepatitis A, B, or C.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: IDPH Investigation Continues As Foodborne Illnesses Increase
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) continues to work with local, state, and federal public health officials to investigate an increase in the number of Cyclospora illnesses in counties all across Illinois.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Nursing Home Violations for Second Quarter 2018
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2018 Second Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators is now posted on IDPH’s website.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Beware Of Bats And Exposure To Rabies
As bats become more active, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people to beware of potentially rabid bats and other animals.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Serve Illinois Announces $35.7 Million For AmeriCorps Programs
The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today announced $20 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to place 1,830 AmeriCorps Members in 46 programs to serve Illinois communities.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH;Serve Illinois Announces $35.7 Million For AmeriCorps Programs
The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) today announced $20 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to place 1,830 AmeriCorps Members in 46 programs to serve Illinois communities.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:IDPH Heat Safety Tips 29th
With hot weather and high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: IDPH Heat Safety Tips
With hot weather and high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Fourth Of July Food Safety
Fire up the grill, whip up the potato salad, and know how to keep food safe for the Fourth of July holiday.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: More Synthetic Cannabinoids Cases 25th
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been alerted to additional cases of severe bleeding in individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids, commonly called Spice, K2, and fake pot.
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First Human Case of West Nile Virus In Illinois For 2018
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018.
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Recalled Del Monte Small Veggie Trays Sold In Illinois
Del Monte is recalling 28 ounce “small veggie trays,” which include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery and dill dip, that were distributed to Illinois and Indiana.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Cereal
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting one case of Salmonella that matches a multi-state outbreak strain.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Pre-cut Melons
6 cases identified in Illinois
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed today the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2018.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: IDPH Posts Most Recent CDC Report 29th May, 2018
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has posted the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report addressing Legionella bacteria at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy (IVHQ).