Heat safety is critically important during the summer months. The season's long days and sweltering heat and humidity can pose serious health risks. These risks become even more threatening for those people who must work outside or those who have few options for relief from the heat.
Back-to-school immunizations are an important part of preparing your child for the next school year. According to the World Health Organization, immunizations prevent between 2-3 million deaths worldwide every year.
Water recreation safety should concern everyone. The CDC recently released a Vital Signs study. It reveals that over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 to 2022, which is 500 more deaths per year compared to 2019.
Dementia’s impact is a significant public health issue in the United States. It affects millions of individuals and their families.
Protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and avoiding skin cancer is an important part of maintaining your overall health.
Potluck events are wonderful opportunities for people to gather and share delicious meals. However, without proper attention to food safety, these events can pose health risks. The Moultrie County Health Department wants your potluck events to be safe and enjoyable.
Bats are a vital part of our ecosystem. They eat disease-carrying mosquitoes and crop-consuming insects. Unfortunately, bats also carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans. Bats are the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States. According to the CDC, at least 7 out of 10 Americans who died from rabies in the U.S. were exposed to infected bats.
Dementia isn't a single disease; the term encompasses a range of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities. It disrupts daily life and can result from various underlying causes, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular issues, Lewy body dementia, and others.
This Memorial Day, the Moultrie County Health Department extends our deepest gratitude for the courageous deeds of our fallen heroes and the sacrifices made by their loved ones.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported the first 2024 West Nile virus positive bird specimen in Illinois was collected in Douglas County. The report of this first positive test among the bird population in Illinois follows a relatively mild winter and spring.