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We need to talk about the stomach bug going around... 🤮
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need to talk about the stomach bug going around... 🤮
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
btw we see you coughing and sniffling with a fever but thinking "I could probably still go." the answer is no. please stay home. ❤️
December 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
btw we see you coughing and sniffling with a fever but thinking "I could probably still go." the answer is no. please stay home. ❤️
We regret to inform you that raw cookie dough is still unsafe to eat. Bake the cookies.
December 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We regret to inform you that raw cookie dough is still unsafe to eat. Bake the cookies.
Protecting babies from day one.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Protecting babies from day one.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
Illinois, we need to talk about alcohol.
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Illinois, we need to talk about alcohol.
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
friendly reminder to test your carbon monoxide detectors
December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
friendly reminder to test your carbon monoxide detectors
A dangerous illness is making a comeback… but we have a vaccine that can stop it.
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A dangerous illness is making a comeback… but we have a vaccine that can stop it.
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
Why is the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine so important? Because it gives your baby protection when they need it most.
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Why is the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine so important? Because it gives your baby protection when they need it most.
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
THREAD: What to Know About the New Flu Strain "Subclade K" in Illinois 🧵
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
THREAD: What to Know About the New Flu Strain "Subclade K" in Illinois 🧵
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined public health experts to sign House Bill 767, allowing IDPH to set statewide vaccine guidance and requiring state-regulated insurance plans to cover all recommended vaccinations.
Here’s what you need to know.👇
Here’s what you need to know.👇
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined public health experts to sign House Bill 767, allowing IDPH to set statewide vaccine guidance and requiring state-regulated insurance plans to cover all recommended vaccinations.
Here’s what you need to know.👇
Here’s what you need to know.👇
Leftover check: it's Monday. ⚠️
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Leftover check: it's Monday. ⚠️
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
Antibiotics aren’t always the answer when you’re sick – and taking them when they’re not needed could cause more harm than good.👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Antibiotics aren’t always the answer when you’re sick – and taking them when they’re not needed could cause more harm than good.👇
No asterisk needed, the science has not changed. There is no link between vaccines and autism.
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
IDPH Statement on CDC Website Changes
dph.illinois.gov
November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
No asterisk needed, the science has not changed. There is no link between vaccines and autism.
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
⚠️ RECALL UPDATE: Hotline now available for parents and caregivers
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
⚠️ RECALL UPDATE: Hotline now available for parents and caregivers
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
Antibiotics can save lives. But they can also lead to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder – and sometimes impossible – to treat.
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Antibiotics can save lives. But they can also lead to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder – and sometimes impossible – to treat.
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
Measles is scary – but the serious complications that can happen after your baby is infected with measles can be even scarier.
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Measles is scary – but the serious complications that can happen after your baby is infected with measles can be even scarier.
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
🚨 RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes every unexpired lot of formula cans and single-serve "anywhere" sticks. Do not use ByHeart formula until further notice.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨 RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes every unexpired lot of formula cans and single-serve "anywhere" sticks. Do not use ByHeart formula until further notice.
🚨 THREAD: Important recall for parents and caregivers - infant formula linked to illness in Illinois. 🧵
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚨 THREAD: Important recall for parents and caregivers - infant formula linked to illness in Illinois. 🧵
raw milk stans we need to talk ‼️⚠️👇
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
raw milk stans we need to talk ‼️⚠️👇
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness and promote early detection.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness and promote early detection.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
Reposted by IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health
Listen to the latest Healthy Chicago Podcast for updated guidance on flu, COVID, and RSV from local health experts (@idph.bsky.social).
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Listen to the latest Healthy Chicago Podcast for updated guidance on flu, COVID, and RSV from local health experts (@idph.bsky.social).
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Food access is a public health issue.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Food access is a public health issue.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
✨ karma is a cat, purring in my lap 'cause it's good for my heart... 💖
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
✨ karma is a cat, purring in my lap 'cause it's good for my heart... 💖
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
It's Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and Illinois is stepping up efforts to protect children from a danger that's often hidden in plain sight: lead exposure. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It's Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and Illinois is stepping up efforts to protect children from a danger that's often hidden in plain sight: lead exposure. 🧵