Cook County Department of Public Health

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that can affect how the brain works. Symptoms may be physical or mental and are not always immediately obvious. If you or your child experiences symptoms after a hit or fall, seek medical care. Learn more: ow.ly/fWEo50YwZ4i

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the North Riverside Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Certain medical conditions can run in families. Knowing your genetics and sharing your family health history with your doctor can help identify risks early and guide important health decisions. Learn more: ow.ly/mvkw50YwlXX

Join us for part three of our organizational health literacy webinar series: Transformation, Not Transaction: Public Health Partnership to Drive Change. 📅 Friday, March 20 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Register here: ow.ly/bSSf50YvQrb

CCDPH COO Dr. Kiran Joshi shares a message about the importance of vaccines and how they help protect people and communities. CCDPH offers vaccination clinics across suburban Cook County, with flu and covid vaccines available at no cost. Learn more: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the North Riverside Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Bringing a baby home is a major life change, and it is normal for new parents to feel overwhelmed. The Healthy Beginnings program provides compassionate support, education, and referrals for mental health and other services to help families. Learn more: CookCountyHealthyBeginnings.com.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles & generally provides lifelong immunity. Getting both doses, recommended at 12-15 months & 4-6 years old, gives you the best protection and helps stop the spread of measles. Learn more: ow.ly/L5QA50YtLZZ

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Cottage Grove Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Dr. Kiran Joshi joined Cook County leaders to raise awareness about CTE. It's important to recognize the risks of head injuries, follow concussion protocols, and prioritize recovery to ensure athletes protecting their long-term brain health. Learn more: abc7chicago.com/post/new-effor…

Join us for part 3 of organizational health literacy webinar series: Transformation, Not Transaction: Public Health Partnership to Drive Change. We'll explore how organizations can build meaningful collaborations to improve community health. Register: ow.ly/sjUj50YspcL

On National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we're highlighting the importance of prevention, testing, care, and treatment at every age and every stage of life. Find testing sites near you: ow.ly/rgpH50Ys1iU Learn more about PrEP: ow.ly/CoFH50Ys1iS

🚨 Flood Watch in Effect for Suburban Cook County Waves of showers and thunderstorms could bring up to 2 inches of rain per hour, which could lead to localized flooding. Be flood-ready: stay alert, avoid flooded roads and follow local updates. Learn more: ow.ly/WxUj50YrUjf

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Cottage Grove Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Robbins Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Join us this Saturday in Melrose Park for a Community Health Fair! CCDPH will be administrating vaccines to adults and children at no-cost. This event is open to the community and no registration is required.

Prenatal vitamins like folic acid and iron, amongst others, are crucial to ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Check out our list of prenatal vitamins recommended before and during pregnancy to support maternal and child health here: ow.ly/kboU50YpeNL

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Robbins Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

For the week ending February 21, flu and COVID-19 activity remained low, while RSV activity levels remained moderate in suburban Cook County. Find free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics near you: bit.ly/saturdayclinics. View current data at ccdphcd.shinyapps.io/respiratory.

Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. No appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance. See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics