The State of Illinois’ Public Health Director, Dr. Damon T. Arnold, issued a warning concerning a tick-borne disease called Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. “We have detected an increase in the number of cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, primarily in southern Illinois. Ticks can carry a number of diseases, but by taking a few [...]
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, tagged Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ticks on August 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Back to School Immunizations and Health Exams
Posted in Health, Preventative Health, tagged Illinois Health Exams, Illinois Immunizations, School Health Exams, School Immunizaitons on August 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The first day of school is approaching quickly. Just a reminder to parents to be sure their children’s immunizations are up-to-date as more than two million students statewide start heading back into the classroom in August. In Illinois, proof of up-to-date immunizations is required for children entering any grade. Required immunizations [...]
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