Staying Safe in Sunny Weather
Many of us look forward to bright and sunny weather because of the numerous recreational activities we enjoy. Regardless of the season, too much exposure to the sun can prove hazardous to your health. This sun damage is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Moultrie County Health Department, Sullivan, IL
Both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Please register for an appointment ahead of time.
Read MoreMonday, Jul 18, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Moultrie County Health Department, Sullivan, IL
Both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson. Please register for an appointment ahead of time.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Free COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinics will be held on the following dates and times. All events are held at the Moultrie County Health Department (202 S Main St., Sullivan, IL) unless otherwise noted. All events are for ages 18+ unless otherwise noted. Please register for an appointment ahead of time to help cut down on wait times at these events.
If you have received a vaccine before, please bring your vaccination card with you. If you received an original vaccine and a booster dose of vaccine, you are fully vaccinated at this time.
Please arrive a few minutes prior to your appointment time in order to complete paperwork and wear a short-sleeved shirt to your appointment. Please wear a mask within the health department.
Public Health Services – Moultrie County, Illinois
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It’s essential to protect your skin and eyes from too much UV exposure throughout the year.
Learn how to protect yourself this summer!
www.moultriehealth.org/news/staying-safe-in-sunny-weather/
Loud noise can damage sensitive parts of the ear, causing ringing or buzzing in the ear, increased sensitivity to sound, and hearing loss. Repeated exposure to loud noise over time can result in hearing problems, even after the exposure has stopped.
Find resources to prevent hearing loss >
www.moultriehealth.org/news/hearing-loss-protect-yourself-and-your-family-this-summer/
Check out this helpful guide on our website to beat the heat this summer! www.moultriehealth.org/news/heat-related-deaths-are-preventable/
Studies show a significant difference in behaviors concerning health issues and treatment among men compared to women. These studies point out important issues that merit our attention. Find more information to take care of your health: www.moultriehealth.org/news/national-mens-health-week-june-13-19/
The Moultrie County Health Department joins IDPH in stressing that a bite from a rabid animal can be potentially fatal if not treated. Subsequently, the public should take precautions to keep bats and other unfamiliar animals out of their homes and other enclosures and act quickly if bitten. Learn more: www.moultriehealth.org/news/idph-warns-the-public-to-watch-out-for-rabid-bats-and-animals/