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Schedule Back-to-School Immunizations Today

If your children return to school in August, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to ensure they are ready. You may want to start thinking about their clothes, school supplies, and whatever else they need to begin their school year. The Moultrie County Health Department encourages you also to think ahead and schedule appointments for their vaccinations as you plan for your child’s return to school. If you wait until mid-August, your child may be delayed in getting the vaccines required to start school.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-07-11T17:57:40-05:00July 13, 2022|

Children and Teens Immunization Clinics

2022 Back-to-school immunization clinic schedule

Moultrie County Health Department2023-09-26T16:05:27-05:00July 11, 2022|

Staying Safe in Sunny Weather

Many of us look forward to bright and sunny weather because of the numerous recreational activities we enjoy. Regardless of the season, too much exposure to the sun can prove hazardous to your health. This sun damage is caused by invisible ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-07-01T12:16:56-05:00July 6, 2022|

Hearing Loss: Protect Yourself and Your Family this Summer

Loud noise can damage sensitive parts of the ear, causing ringing or buzzing in the ear, increased sensitivity to sound, and hearing loss. Repeated exposure to loud noise over time can result in hearing problems, even after the exposure has stopped.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-06-28T11:54:09-05:00June 29, 2022|

Heat-Related Deaths are Preventable

Beat the heat this summer!

Moultrie County Health Department2022-06-21T14:59:42-05:00June 22, 2022|

IDPH Warns the Public to Watch Out for Rabid Bats and Animals

The Moultrie County Health Department joins IDPH in stressing that a bite from a rabid animal can be potentially fatal if not treated. Subsequently, the public should take precautions to keep bats and other unfamiliar animals out of their homes and other enclosures and act quickly if bitten.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-06-13T10:36:00-05:00June 13, 2022|

June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month

We may not want to admit it, but too many of us choose foods that are not in the best interest of our health. Grocery stores keep plenty of processed foods on their shelves because people buy them.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-06-06T12:03:05-05:00June 8, 2022|

The Infant Formula Shortage: Information and Resources

As the infant formula shortage continues in the US, many families are struggling to access the products they rely on to feed their babies. The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) wants our local families and residents to be aware of available resources.

Moultrie County Health Department2024-04-03T17:26:16-05:00June 6, 2022|

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is caused by damage to nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and is a progressive disease. The neurons damaged first are those in parts of the brain responsible for memory, language, and thinking. As a result, the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease tend to be mild memory loss, impaired language skills, and difficulty thinking clearly.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-05-31T13:49:04-05:00June 1, 2022|

Illinois Public Health Officials Warn about Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jif Peanut Butter

Warning issued: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) warns that some jars of Jif brand peanut butter may be contaminated with a strain of Salmonella that is making people sick.

Moultrie County Health Department2022-05-31T14:15:01-05:00May 31, 2022|