Posted on: September 15, 2023
September is Food Safety Education Month, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is offering tips on ensuring that your Game Day plans are not marred by improperly cooked or handled food.
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Posted on: August 23, 2023
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first Illinois human West Nile virus (WNV)-related death in 2023.Testing by CDC confirmed the case was WNV-related. IDPH is also reporting 11 non-fatal cases of WNV confirmed to date this year.
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Posted on: July 27, 2023
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals.
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Posted on: June 15, 2023
IDPH is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is getting underway in Illinois and that positive batches of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in four counties around the state, including LaSalle.
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Posted on: June 1, 2023
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first three
batches of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois in 2023, both in Cook
County.
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