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Eating Healthy During Holiday Gatherings
Holiday gatherings are among the most memorable events of the season. We look forward to family, traditions, and plenty of good food. However, it’s easy to overeat during the holidays. The following tips can help you enjoy the celebrations and take care of yourself.
Ticks are active in Illinois, and they’re not picky about where they bite. 👀
If you’re spending time outdoors hiking, gardening, or mushroom hunting, a few simple precautions can help prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of illnesses like Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome.
✔ Use insect repellent with DEET or picaridin
✔ Wear light-colored clothing and tuck pants into socks
✔ Walk in the center of trails and avoid tall grass
✔ Check yourself, your kids, and pets for ticks daily
✔ Shower after spending time outdoors
If you find a tick, remove it quickly and watch for symptoms like a rash or fever. Contact your doctor if you develop unexplained illness after a tick bite.
Learn more about tick bite prevention and what to watch for below. #ILTickBitePreventionWeek
✔ Walk in the center of the trails and avoid tall grass
The MCHD offers lab services at an affordable price. For more information, call the MCHD at (217) 728-4114. Additional information is available at www.moultriehealth.org/news/lab-services-at-the-moultrie-county-health-department/.
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Staying current on childhood immunizations is one of the best ways to help protect your child’s health. The MCHD’s next Children’s Immunization Clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 202 S. Main in Sullivan.
To make an appointment for your child, please call (217) 728-4114. More details are available by clicking on the image below.
Children’s Immunization Clinic - April 13 | Moultrie County Health Department
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Monday, April 13, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Held at the Moultrie County Health Department, 202 S. Main, Sullivan, IL To schedule an appointment call (217) 728-4114. Call to Schedule an Appointment IMPORTANT DI...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Recent statistics from the National Institutes of Health indicate Colorectal Cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the US. Learn why>
Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms and the Value of Screening | Moultrie County Health Department
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Learn how colorectal screening can help individuals detect and even prevent the disease. Colorectal cancer (CRC) isn’t a common topic of conversation for most adults. However, maybe it should be. Re...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
How does the number of thunderstorms and tornadoes in the U.S. compare to other countries worldwide?
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