Are humans & pets at risk of contracting bird flu in Illinois? How to avoid the virus
Federal health officials recommend people avoid drinking raw milk, as it can be contaminated with bacteria that poses health ...
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Republican bills aim to assist Illinois in its battle against fentanyl
The law’s enactment led to the creation of the Drug Overdose and Prevention Program, which enabled the Illinois Department of ...
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She got her dream job at CDC back. But she's already moving on
On Tuesday, McNulty got an equally surprising email hiring her back. She was one of an unknown number of probationary ...
Minnesota, Illinois led the US in measles cases in 2024; what to know to keep kids safe
A school-age child has died in Texas following a measles outbreak, according to the CDC. Should Minnesota parents be ...
Opioid-related overdose deaths declining; former head of Chicago Public Health explains CDC data
There is significant progress being made in the fight against drug overdoses and deaths across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released preliminary data showing a nearly 24 ...
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Quad City health experts sound alarm on measles vaccines with nationwide outbreak
An outbreak of measles continues to spread across the country. With 15 states now reporting cases, health officials in the ...
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White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC
Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from ...
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Measles is 'most infectious disease,' IDPH is prepared to stop the spread
Measles cases are rising across the United States. In 2024, the CDC totaled 285 cases for measles. Now, just three months into 2025, there have been 280 ...