Cook County Department of Public Health

Cook County Health and Hospitals System

"To protect and promote health and to prevent illness, disability and premature death among all residents of suburban Cook County"

Todd H. Stroger
President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Warren L. Batts
Chairman
Cook County Health and Hospitals System
Stephen A. Martin, Jr., PhD, MPH
Chief Operating Officer
Cook County Department of Public Health

CCDPH encourages municipalities to:

Distribute flu prevention messages.
Encourage residents to volunteer with the Cook County Medical Reserve Corps.
Refer residents and employees to the CCDPH for updated information:
- www.cookcountypublichealth.org
- e-mail at BeAware@ccdph.net
- Flu Hotline at 708-492-2828
Assign employed health professionals (nurses, EMTs) to assist with CCDPH Vaccination Programs. A Memorandum of Agreement needs to be signed at returned to CCDPH.
- Local Government Provider MOA: CCDPH Updated 10-14-09 (PDF 104 KB)

CCDPH H1N1 Communtiy Update

Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce Spread of Novel H1N1 Flu in Community Settings: CCDPH Updated 9-16-09 (PDF 32.7 KB)
Flu Guidance for Suburban Cook County Law Enforcement: CCDPH Updated 9-29-09 (PDF 29.7 KB)
This document contains interim recommendations from CCDPH when working in a community setting and when managing or transporting a detainee. Click here to download the Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Signs and Symptoms Card, which is referenced in the guidance.