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Measles is preventable.
Illinois has confirmed 23 measles cases so far this year. The risk to most Illinoisans remains very low — but checking your MMR status is an easy step you can take now.
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Think you were exposed to measles?
Don’t wait it out. Call your health care provider or local health department right away.
Post-exposure treatment may prevent measles or make it less severe if given quickly.
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One more thing: IDPH is tracking potential measles exposure locations and updating the list as needed.
Check the list + get measles prevention info: dph.illinois.gov/resource-ce…
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⚠️ Check your hand soap.
Six hand soap products have been recalled due to potential bacterial contamination. The products were sold in Illinois and 14 other states.
If you have a recalled product, stop using it and check the @FDA recall details: accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/i…
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In 2026, over 21,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer — 770 of them will be in Illinois.
When ovarian cancer is found in its early stages, treatment is most effective.🩵
Learn more about ovarian cancer and its warning signs: dph.illinois.gov/topics-serv…
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Respiratory virus season is here 🫁
Check this year’s immunization recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Save it, share it, and talk with your health care provider about what’s recommended for you.
Full guidance: dph.illinois.gov/resource-ce…
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IDPH is investigating a measles outbreak in Douglas County, Illinois. At least four confirmed, linked cases have been identified.
Measles can be dangerous — but it’s preventable.
Here’s what you need to know⬇️
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stay cool like the butter cow at the state fair.🧈🐮
➡️reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.
➡️stay hydrated throughout the day.
➡️visit cooling centers around the fairgrounds.
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An executive order doesn't erase decades of science.
Illinois' childhood immunization schedule remains unchanged, because vaccines are safe, effective, and one of our best tools for protecting kids from serious preventable illness.
Read more: dph.illinois.gov/resource-ce…
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the stores are in full 🎃👻🍂 mode, but flu season isn’t quite here yet.
for most people, September or October is the best time to get your flu shot to help provide the best protection throughout flu season.
talk to your doctor about the best timing for you.
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IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health retweeted
Wildfire smoke continues to fill across the region and is causing very poor air quality in addition to reduced visibilities. See the PDF (document.airnow.gov/air-qual…) from the IL EPA for tips on staying safe and airnow.gov for the latest air quality info. #ILwx #INwx
ALT Protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Stay indoors and keep windows closed. Keep your pets indoors too! When using air conditioning, keep the outdoor air intake closed and clean the filter to prevent outdoor smoke getting inside. If you go outside, avoid exertion and consider wearing a respirator (N95 or P100 mask). Monitor the air quality for your zip code at airnow.gov
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