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Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Protect Your Time by getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine this fall. Annual Flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and up, especially young children, people with pre-existing conditions, pregnant people, and older adults. Everyone 6 months and up is recommended to get an updated COVID-19 …
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, August 31 and of National Recovery Month in September, the Winnebago County Opioid Response Team (ORT) encourages our community to help build the path to recovery for those living with Substance Use Disorder. Help Build the Path To Recovery: For more information on services WCHD offers …
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Extreme heat is expected in Winnebago County from Wednesday, August 23 through Thursday night, August 24. The National Weather Service predicts heat that feels like 110 to 115, with heat staying around in the evening hours. When heat is this extreme, the risk of severe heat illness and death from heat are more likely. Stay …
Prevent Suicides & Accidents Responsible and secure gun storage can help to prevent suicides and accidents resulting from guns. Gun locks can help to keep a gun stored securely. Gun locks are intended to discourage unauthorized persons (such as children) from accessing the gun. Keep Guns Secure Click here for a checklist on how to …
Some foods will quickly become unsafe to eat if not refrigerated or frozen including food like meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and cut fruit. When serving food at outdoor gathering and activities in the summer, take steps to keep food safe. Keep Cold Foods Cold and Hot Foods Hot Keep cold foods in an insulated cooler …
Poor air quality can have health impacts. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children are most at risk, but everyone can take steps to reduce exposure to poor air quality. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency monitor air quality. You can monitor the air …
The Winnebago County Health Department is observing the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023. To contact the Winnebago County Health Department about a public health emergency, please call 815-720-4000. For any other issue including to make or change an appointment, please call back during our regular business hours on Tuesday, October …
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have reported 13 illnesses from a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to Gold Medal brand flour produced by General mills of Minneapolis, MN. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported two of the cases are in Illinois. General Mills has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 2, 5, …
The Winnebago County Health Department in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency have identified multiple wells with PFAS levels above guidance level in the Wright Kiles Blackhawk Subdivision in Rockton
After the loss of power, refrigerated or frozen foods may not be safe to eat. After 4 hours without power, throw out refrigerated foods like meat, fish, eggs, milk and leftovers. When in doubt, throw it out. For more information, go to the CDC website here. Food Establishments: Click here for a guide to assist …
