Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Illinois Department of Public Health Announces COVID-19 Antivirals Available in the Coming Weeks
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), will be available in Illinois later this month. The antivirals are for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for becoming severely ill, including hospitalization or death.
Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Booster Doses for Ages 12-15
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation for those aged 12-15 years to get a booster dose five months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children
Today, CDC is updating our recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This means that people can now receive an mRNA booster shot 5 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary series. The booster interval recommendation for people who received the J&J vaccine (2 months) or the Moderna vaccine (6 months), has not changed.
WIC Participants Survey Now Available!
The WIC annual participant survey is available online in English and Spanish.We would love your feedback! Please share what we are doing well, and what we can do better. Please use our agency’s survey link below to share your feedback.
West Nile Virus is Confirmed in Moultrie County
The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has recently been notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that a bird specimen submitted from Moultrie County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The specimen was collected in the Kirksville area on September 29, 2021. Once a bird, animal or human in any county has tested positive for WNV, the entire county is considered positive for WNV. WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States, and is most active from mid-April through October.
Youth E-Cigarette Use Remains Serious Public Health Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Almost 85 Percent of the More Than 2 Million U.S. Middle and High School Students Who Used E-Cigarettes Used Flavored E-Cigarettes in 2021 A study released today (attached) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported currently using e-cigarettes in 2021, with more than 8 in 10 of those youth using flavored e-cigarettes.
Fourth of July Food Safety
For the Fourth of July, whether you’re grilling out, packing a picnic, or getting a snack together to eat while you watch fireworks, there are some simple steps you can take that will reduce the chance of getting a foodborne illness.
First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2021.
Violence Prevention and Support Resources
Sharing resources with everyone helps prevent violence in our communities.