Neva Ramos

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about birth defects. About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. Although not all birth defects can be prevented, people can increase their chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and adopting healthy behaviors before becoming […]

Winnebago County is currently at High COVID-19 Community Level. Take steps to protect yourself and others: People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-⁠19 should wear a mask. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness. Check the community level at COVID.gov

National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 5-9, 2022 is a reminder to everyone 6 months and older that there is still time to get their flu vaccine. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, including young children. Millions of children get sick with flu every year, and

December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day to come together to end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s #StopHIVTogether. To find out how you can help, visit the CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together page.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Prevent RSV Protect your child from RSV: Symptoms of RSV People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days

The Great American Smokeout is more than a reminder of the dangers smoking poses to your health. It’s a call to act. No matter your age, or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves health both immediately and over the long term.  You can quit smoking for good and live a healthy, smoke-free life. Take