As 2025 begins, the IDPH reports increased respiratory illness cases statewide. Most who suffer from respiratory illness recover in one to two weeks. However, some develop serious and potentially life-threatening medical complications.
Happy New Year From The Moultrie County Health Department!
Happy Holidays From The Moultrie County Health Department!
Christmas decorations, bustling activities, and holiday treats help make the holidays special. However, they can also create a variety of unrecognized hazards.
Christmas holidays often promise warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. High expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures can create a season of exhaustion.
Christmas is hailed as a season of love, joy, and togetherness. Yet, for many seniors, it can be a time of loneliness and isolation. This year, let’s make a conscious effort to give the gift of connection.
As outside temperatures fall, we close our windows and set our home thermostats higher. However, our efforts to warm our homes may also increase our risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and poisoning.
Prolonged loneliness doesn’t only affect emotions. It also strains our physical and mental health and can increase our risk of dementia. Fortunately, there are a variety of things we can do to maintain our mental and physical health and even reduce our dementia risk.
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family gatherings, and, of course, a delicious feast. Unfortunately, mishandling your turkey and trimmings can lead to foodborne illnesses that can spoil the holiday for you and your loved ones.
Flu Mist is a nasal spray vaccine option. The traditional flu shot, which is given as an injection, contains an inactivated virus. Flu Mist is sprayed directly into the nose but delivers a weakened form of the live flu virus.