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Wellie the Elf is baking up a storm! With help from Grace, our Environmental Health Practitioner, Wellie is learning the basics of cottage food safety to keep homemade treats safe. Thinking of turning your kitchen creations into a business? Learn more: mcleancountyil.gov/1725/Cottage-F…

🔗Find more antibiotic do’s and don’ts: cdc.gov/antibiotic-use…

Here are some local ways to give: 1. thebabyfold.org/wishlist 2. bloomington-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordina… 3.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/bloomington/wa… 4.hshministries.org/donate 5. ecologyactioncenter.org/christmas/

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving feast! Keep your dinner delicious AND safe by following these food safety tips: fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/sa…

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? It’s probably time to start thinking about thawing that turkey! Prepare your holiday turkey safely: cdc.gov/food-safety/fo…

🚨 RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes every unexpired lot of formula cans and single-serve "anywhere" sticks. Do not use ByHeart formula until further notice.

Walk-In Flu & COVID Clinic TOMORROW – No appointment needed! ✅ Nov. 7 ✅ 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM ✅ Flu shots for all ages ✅ See flyer for details To access our parking lot, please enter from Madison St.

All Illinoisans deserve credible, transparent, science-based vaccine guidance. IDPH's recommendations ensure that residents can protect themselves and their family members this respiratory virus season.

🦟 El virus del Nilo Occidental llegó antes de lo habitual a Chicago y el riesgo de contagio es alto. 🎧 Escucha el nuevo episodio del podcast del CDPH para saber cómo protegerte. 🎧 chi.gov/3KrhchE 💻 chi.gov/3IuXf98 @IDPH

Risk of severe illness & complications from West Nile virus increase with age. Protect yourself: use EPA-registered insect repellent and take other steps to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more: Preventing West Nile | West Nile Virus | CDC #FightTheBiteIllinois #FightTheBiteFriday

✅ Seasonal + routine child/adult vaccines will remain accessible statewide ✅ Pharmacies and clinics can continue administering vaccines under a new Standing Order from IDPH ✅ IDPH will issue clear guidance by September 26, based on recommendations from Illinois’ IAC

Vaccination is the strongest protection. It’s especially recommended for people living with HIV, those eligible for or taking PrEP, gay/bi/same-gender-loving men, sexually active trans individuals, and others at high risk. Find a vaccine provider near you: dph.illinois.gov/topics-service…

It’s 988 Day! Let’s raise awareness about mental health and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For 24/7 free and confidential support, just call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org. Share this to let others know they’re not alone. #988Day

Become trained in Mental Health First Aid! 🔗 Learn more: mcleancountyil.gov/1677/Mental-He… 🔗 Register: surveymonkey.com/r/2025MHFA

August is National Immunization Awareness Month – a time to remind Illinoisans about the importance of staying up to date on childhood vaccinations. As our classrooms fill up again and children return to school, we must take this safe and effective step to protect their health.

Walk-In Immunization Clinic at MCHD- Happening TODAY & Tomorrow! Get your child school-ready! Come in TODAY (8/12) or tomorrow (8/13) - no appointment needed! See flyer for details.

Mark Your Calendar — It starts TOMORROW! Our Walk -In Immunization Clinic is happening August 12 & 13 at MCHD! No appointment needed — just stop by and get your child ready for school! See the flyer for all the details!

Today’s the Day - July 30th! Our Back to School Health Clinic is happening today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Western Avenue Community Center. Get your child ready for the school year with immunizations and school physicals. Let’s start the year off strong-see the flyer for details

Come see us TODAY, 7/29/25, at the Chenoa Fitness Center!! To see our full mobile unit schedule, visit: mcleancountyil.gov/2039/Mobile-He…

Help local students gear up for a successful school year. Visit the Back 2 School Alliance page to see how you can get involved — from donating school supplies or funds to volunteering your time. back2schoolalliance.org/donate