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Public health officials caution residents against tickborne disease

By Communications Staff at May 16, 2013 | 8:38 am | 0 Comment

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials encourage suburban Cook County residents to prevent against tick bites while outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. Ticks are found in and near wooded areas, tall grass and brush. Infected ticks can transmit diseases including ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and Lyme disease through their more...

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Cook County Department of Public Health Launches “Nothing to Kid About” Campaign

By Communications Staff at April 11, 2013 | 12:49 pm | 0 Comment

This week, Cook County Department of Public Health officials launched a new campaign aimed at suburban Cook County (SCC) residents who smoke. The campaign, “Nothing to Kid About,” features ads depicting young children who are exposed to secondhand smoke through their daily activities and their desire to “quit smoking.” The campaign is a multipronged approach more...

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Protect yourself and your family during West Nile Virus season

By Sebastian James at May 23, 2012 | 4:04 pm | 9 Comments

The first mosquito pools positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in suburban Cook County were reported yesterday by state public health officials. Although the first pools were located in the communities of Lemont and Norridge, officials warn residents throughout suburban Cook County to take precautions.       “West Nile Virus is not isolated to one more...

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