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On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began cleanup at the Illinois Cabinet Co. site (at 2525 11th St) in Rockford, Illinois to remove asbestos-contaminated debris. The project is expected to take about 4 months to complete. Your health and safety are important! Stay away from this site. Review the U.S. EPA fact […]
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An increase in measles cases have been reported in Illinois. Measles spreads through the air and is very contagious to unvaccinated adults and children. There is a vaccine available to protect yourself from measles. Measles can be prevented with MMR vaccine. The vaccine protects against three diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella. Now is the time to
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Due to the current winter weather conditions, please do not come to the Winnebago County Health Department building on Friday, January 12, 2024. For your safety and ours, we are closing the building as of 11am. The building will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, January 16.
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CHECK YOUR HOME for Recalled food product that could contain Salmonella. Recalled food product is the 18-oz. plastic tray packages containing “BUSSETO FOODS CHARCUTERIE SAMPLER Prosciutto, Sweet Sopressata, and Dry Coppa” with lot code L075330300 and “BEST IF USED BY APR 27 24.” The products are sold as a twin pack with two 9-oz. packages Click
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Archived – Information may be out-of-date and is no longer being updated or maintained. COVID-19 and flu are rising in our community. If you are sick, stay home. If you are at risk of getting very sick, consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public where you could be exposed to respiratory viruses. Prevent spreading respiratory
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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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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
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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
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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
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