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CCDPH is hosting back-to-school immunizations at no cost for children ages 6 months to 18 years old, now through mid-October.
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West Nile virus is a serious disease that is most commonly spread to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. Protect yourself from West Nile virus.
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Cook County Public Health Offers Back-to-School Vaccinations at Suburban Cook County Community Events
Parents can get their children vaccinated for the upcoming school year, right on time for National Immunization Awareness Month in August. Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is providing back-to-school immunizations at no cost for the 2026-27 school year to children ages 6 months to 18 years old, regardless of immigration or insurance status, now through mid-October.
Cook County Department of Public Health Launches “Ditch the Cloud” Campaign to Help Youth Learn the Truth About Vaping
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching “Ditch the Cloud,” a new youth-focused vaping prevention campaign designed to raise awareness about the health risks of vaping and help young people make informed decisions about nicotine use.
CCCDPH Announces $475,000 Funding Opportunity for Municipalities to Address Youth Mental Health
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is seeking proposals from suburban Cook County municipalities interested in implementing Shop Talk, an initiative that expands youth mental health engagement through community-led events, outreach, and conversations.
Cook County Issues New Funding Opportunities to Improve Mental Health in Suburban Cook County
Cook County Department of Public Health has issued an open call for funding opportunities to help improve mental health in suburban Cook County. The funding opportunities reflect the department’s commitment to building healthier communities in suburban Cook County. The open calls are for restorative practices in schools and power building.
Cook County/Chicago Joint Opioid Report Shows Third-Year Decline in Opioid Overdose Deaths
Chicago and suburban Cook County have experienced a third consecutive year of declines in opioid overdose deaths, according to a new report released by Cook County Department of Public Health, Chicago Department of Public Health and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Opioid-involved overdose deaths in Cook County declined by 42% in 2024 compared to 2022. Of all U.S. counties, Cook County has seen the largest reduction in overdose deaths since the national peak of the crisis in 2023.
Cook County Officials Urge Protection Against West Nile Virus This Summer During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
West Nile virus season is here and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching its annual “Fight the Bite” public awareness campaign to encourage residents to take precautions against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause serious illness and, in rare cases, can be deadly.
New Cook County Department of Public Health Report Highlights Restorative Disciplinary Practices as a Path to Healthier, More Supportive School Environments
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today released a new report highlighting the connection between exclusionary school discipline, racial inequities, and youth mental health outcomes in suburban Cook County. The report includes recommended evidence-based restorative practices for schools, policy makers and partners to consider in order to reduce harmful disciplinary disparities and improve student well-being.
Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
We are closely monitoring the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. At this time, the CDC has not confirmed any Ebola cases in the United States related to these outbreaks, and the overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.
How to spot health misinformation that’s fueling rise in disease outbreaks
At a time when misinformation and disinformation can spread as quickly as a virus, being able to evaluate claims and recognize misleading statements is critical.
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FDA Food Safety
- Khong Guan Corporation Issues Expanded Recall of Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling to Include Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling Due to Undeclared Peanuts July 15, 2026
- Khong Guan Corporation Issues Recall of Glutinous Rice Balls With Black Sesame Filling Due to Undeclared Peanuts July 13, 2026
- Fayus Inc., dba Yusol International Foods Recalls OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen July 6, 2026
Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Camel Prion Disease, Tataouine, Tunisia, 2019–2021 July 16, 2026
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Extragenital Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infections, US Military Centers, 2022–2024 July 16, 2026
- Seeing Patterns—from Glass Art to Public Health July 15, 2026
- My Long Road Back to Life July 15, 2026
- Emergent Vibrio parahaemolyticus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks, New Zealand, 2019–2022 July 15, 2026
