Stopping Germs at Home, Work, and School

How Germs Spread

The main way that illnesses like colds and flu are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. This is called "droplet spread."
This can happen when droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air and are deposited on the mouth or nose of people nearby. Sometimes germs also can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches his or her own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Code

The required Certificate of Child Health Examination form has been revised to accommodate changes in the Illinois Child Health Examination Code.  Begin to use this new form immediately. 

School Health Program

The mission of the School Health Program is to promote optimal health of school-aged children and adolescents by providing preventative healthcare services in accordance with the State of Illinois School Code requirements. The Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department is committed to recognizing the diverse needs of students and families, to encouraging them to become equal partners in their health care, and to providing appropriate screenings and referrals for medical, dental and mental health services.