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Illinois WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
The Moultrie County Health Department is pleased to once again provide IL WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) services to all eligible families and seniors in and around Moultrie County.
How WIC Supports Breastfeeding
WIC supports breastfeeding year-round by providing free counseling, guidance, educational resources, lactation experts, and healthy food packages.
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WIC and Senior FMNP is an excellent program benefiting eligible families, seniors, and farmers’ market vendors.
We are also thrilled for the opportunity to support our local farmers and produce vendors in Farmers’ Markets throughout the area.
Take a look at what is included and see whether you and your family qualify: www.moultriehealth.org/news/illinois-wic-and-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/
Three COVID-19 vaccination clinics are available during August at the MCHD for children and teens (ages 6 months - 17 years). They are currently provided at no charge to all individuals for whom the vaccine is appropriate.
Please call the Moultrie County Health Department at (217) 728-4114 to book your child or teen's appointment.
We would appreciate your helping us spread the word about these COVID-19 vaccination clinics by sharing this post with your network of friends.
Can you tell us what the efficacy rate these shots have in stopping severe infections for 6 mos - 5 years? Also when exactly does the study end for this age group regarding the shot including the study for adverse effects to the kiddo's hearts?
In June, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported multiple fatal and non-fatal overdose events related to heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl in several Northern Illinois counties.
On July 12, the Illinois Poison Center (IPC) issued a warning to the public to stay safe and avoid recreational drugs, especially synthetic recreational drugs.
Find more information on our website: www.moultriehealth.org/news/illinois-poison-center-warns-of-fake-prescription-pills-and-drug-subs...
The MCHD staff appreciates the response to our first two back-to-school immunization clinics. We offer these to accommodate families with children who need to update their vaccinations as required before the new school year begins.
Please call the Moultrie County Health Department at (217) 728-4114 and book your child's appointment today.
We also ask you to please help us spread the word about our immunization clinics by sharing this post with your network of friends.