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Ticks and Mosquitoes and Bats, Oh My!
With warmer weather arriving, IDPH reminds Illinoisans to take precautions against illnesses that can be spread by various animals and biting pests!
Learn MoreIDPH Issues Thanksgiving Week Reminder to Guard Against Foodborne Illness
Safe and proper preparation and handling of food can prevent illness at the holidays
Learn MoreIDPH Urges Parents and Guardians to Stop Using ByHeart Formula
IDPH Urges Parents and Guardians to Stop Using ByHeart Formula
Learn MoreIDPH Issues Reminder About Potential Hazards of Consuming Raw Milk
IDPH Issues Reminder About Potential Hazards of Consuming Raw Milk
Learn MoreCases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease on rise in US
Cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) are on the rise in the U.S. HFMD is very contagious and spreads quickly, especially in schools and daycare centers. It’s most common in children under 5, but anyone can get it. Symptoms include fever, mouth sores, and a skin rash. Protect yourself…
Learn MoreIDPH and IDOA have announced that the USDA has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by H5N1 avian influenza.
The Release for IDPH states: The USDA defines “unaffected” as “Ongoing testing and surveillance activities demonstrate absence of disease in dairy cattle in the State." At the same time, the agencies are reminding the public that with migration season underway, infected wild birds…
Learn MoreChange in Well Water Testing
IDPH changes the requirements for acceptable well water samples.
Learn MoreLyme Disease Awareness Month and Tick Surveillance Map
"Fight the Bite’ and Avoid Ticks During Lyme Disease Awareness Month
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