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Antibiotics aren’t always the answer when you’re sick – and taking them when they’re not needed could cause more harm than good.👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Antibiotics aren’t always the answer when you’re sick – and taking them when they’re not needed could cause more harm than good.👇
No asterisk needed, the science has not changed. There is no link between vaccines and autism.
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
IDPH Statement on CDC Website Changes
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
No asterisk needed, the science has not changed. There is no link between vaccines and autism.
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
🔗Read our full statement on the CDC's website changes: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2025/november/release-20251120.html
⚠️ RECALL UPDATE: Hotline now available for parents and caregivers
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
⚠️ RECALL UPDATE: Hotline now available for parents and caregivers
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
If your child has symptoms of infant botulism, contact your doctor and your local health department immediately.
For all other recall questions, call the hotline: 833-398-2022
📞 Available daily, 7 AM–11 PM PST.
Antibiotics can save lives. But they can also lead to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder – and sometimes impossible – to treat.
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Antibiotics can save lives. But they can also lead to antimicrobial resistance, making infections harder – and sometimes impossible – to treat.
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
Here’s what you need to know this Antibiotic Awareness Week. 👇
Measles is scary – but the serious complications that can happen after your baby is infected with measles can be even scarier.
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Measles is scary – but the serious complications that can happen after your baby is infected with measles can be even scarier.
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
This is what you need to know and why getting your baby vaccinated is the best way to protect them. ⬇️
🚨 RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes every unexpired lot of formula cans and single-serve "anywhere" sticks. Do not use ByHeart formula until further notice.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚨 RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes every unexpired lot of formula cans and single-serve "anywhere" sticks. Do not use ByHeart formula until further notice.
🚨 THREAD: Important recall for parents and caregivers - infant formula linked to illness in Illinois. 🧵
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🚨 THREAD: Important recall for parents and caregivers - infant formula linked to illness in Illinois. 🧵
raw milk stans we need to talk ‼️⚠️👇
November 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
raw milk stans we need to talk ‼️⚠️👇
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness and promote early detection.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness and promote early detection.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
🏥 Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Illinois.
💨 Early screening saves lives.
Mark your calendar: National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov. 8.
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Listen to the latest Healthy Chicago Podcast for updated guidance on flu, COVID, and RSV from local health experts (@idph.bsky.social).
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Listen to the latest Healthy Chicago Podcast for updated guidance on flu, COVID, and RSV from local health experts (@idph.bsky.social).
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Apple: https://chi.gov/43JBtWB
Spotify: https://chi.gov/47ngdID
YouTube: https://chi.gov/4oxdlic
For more immunization info: https://chi.gov/4noLali
Food access is a public health issue.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Food access is a public health issue.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
Delayed SNAP benefits mean disrupted access to nutrition for the nearly 2 million Illinoisans who rely on them to feed their families and stay healthy.
✨ karma is a cat, purring in my lap 'cause it's good for my heart... 💖
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
✨ karma is a cat, purring in my lap 'cause it's good for my heart... 💖
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
Turns out, cats really are good for your health. Let's talk about how. ⬇️
It's Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and Illinois is stepping up efforts to protect children from a danger that's often hidden in plain sight: lead exposure. 🧵
October 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It's Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and Illinois is stepping up efforts to protect children from a danger that's often hidden in plain sight: lead exposure. 🧵
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Public health should never be politicized.
In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.
Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.
In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.
Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.
October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Public health should never be politicized.
In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.
Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.
In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.
Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.
Your pregnancy loss matters, even if:
🌈 No one knew you were pregnant
🌈 You feel better now
🌈 It happened a long time ago
🌈 You never heard or saw a heartbeat
🌈 You have other children
🌈 It happens to a lot of women
🌈 You weren't trying
🌈 No one knew you were pregnant
🌈 You feel better now
🌈 It happened a long time ago
🌈 You never heard or saw a heartbeat
🌈 You have other children
🌈 It happens to a lot of women
🌈 You weren't trying
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Your pregnancy loss matters, even if:
🌈 No one knew you were pregnant
🌈 You feel better now
🌈 It happened a long time ago
🌈 You never heard or saw a heartbeat
🌈 You have other children
🌈 It happens to a lot of women
🌈 You weren't trying
🌈 No one knew you were pregnant
🌈 You feel better now
🌈 It happened a long time ago
🌈 You never heard or saw a heartbeat
🌈 You have other children
🌈 It happens to a lot of women
🌈 You weren't trying
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Tune in to Episode 17 of the Mendoza Podcast for an insightful conversation on breast health and the resources available in Illinois for screenings and care — featuring Dr. Maura Quinlan, Women’s Health Medical Advisor at @idph.bsky.social.
October 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Tune in to Episode 17 of the Mendoza Podcast for an insightful conversation on breast health and the resources available in Illinois for screenings and care — featuring Dr. Maura Quinlan, Women’s Health Medical Advisor at @idph.bsky.social.
IDPH and DuPage County Health Department are investigation two cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to a skilled nursing facility in Bloomingdale, IL. Both individuals have recovered.
🧵 Here's what to know ⬇️
🧵 Here's what to know ⬇️
October 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
IDPH and DuPage County Health Department are investigation two cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to a skilled nursing facility in Bloomingdale, IL. Both individuals have recovered.
🧵 Here's what to know ⬇️
🧵 Here's what to know ⬇️
🐮 GOOD NEWS: Illinois has been declared "unaffected" by H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle, thanks to strong partnerships between IDPH, IDOA, farmers, and local health departments.
October 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🐮 GOOD NEWS: Illinois has been declared "unaffected" by H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle, thanks to strong partnerships between IDPH, IDOA, farmers, and local health departments.
Misinformation is loud. Science is clear. ✅
Thanks @govpritzker.illinois.gov for making space for the truth.
Thanks @govpritzker.illinois.gov for making space for the truth.
October 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Misinformation is loud. Science is clear. ✅
Thanks @govpritzker.illinois.gov for making space for the truth.
Thanks @govpritzker.illinois.gov for making space for the truth.
Short questions. Clear answers. Zero debate.
October 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Short questions. Clear answers. Zero debate.
Illinois is taking major steps to improve maternal health and birth equity. The new Illinois Birth Equity Blueprint outlines strategies to expand access, support providers, and ensure safer, more equitable care for every mother.
📰 Read more: dph.illinois.gov/resource-cen...
📰 Read more: dph.illinois.gov/resource-cen...
Today, I'm announcing a blueprint for the way forward in maternal health and birth equity in Illinois.
I've committed this administration to making this the best state in the nation to raise a family.
We cannot get there until it's safe and affordable for every mother to do so.
I've committed this administration to making this the best state in the nation to raise a family.
We cannot get there until it's safe and affordable for every mother to do so.
September 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Illinois is taking major steps to improve maternal health and birth equity. The new Illinois Birth Equity Blueprint outlines strategies to expand access, support providers, and ensure safer, more equitable care for every mother.
📰 Read more: dph.illinois.gov/resource-cen...
📰 Read more: dph.illinois.gov/resource-cen...
IDPH is deeply concerned by the federal government issuing medical recommendations that are not backed by the full weight of scientific evidence.
The science has not changed: Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not cause autism.
The science has not changed: Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not cause autism.
September 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
IDPH is deeply concerned by the federal government issuing medical recommendations that are not backed by the full weight of scientific evidence.
The science has not changed: Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not cause autism.
The science has not changed: Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not cause autism.
All Illinoisans deserve credible, transparent, science-based vaccine guidance. IDPH's recommendations ensure that residents can protect themselves and their family members this respiratory virus season.
September 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM
All Illinoisans deserve credible, transparent, science-based vaccine guidance. IDPH's recommendations ensure that residents can protect themselves and their family members this respiratory virus season.
🚨 NEW: An Illinois resident has become seriously ill with Powassan virus, a rare tickborne illness not previously detected in the state. IDPH urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites - even in the fall season.
September 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🚨 NEW: An Illinois resident has become seriously ill with Powassan virus, a rare tickborne illness not previously detected in the state. IDPH urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites - even in the fall season.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets this week and IDPH is watching closely. Illinois has stepped up amid confusion surrounding the committee, as @govpritzker.illinois.gov issued an EO last week that launched a statewide effort to protect vaccine access in Illinois.
Gov. Pritzker Issues Executive Order to Protect Life-Saving Immunization Access for Illinoisans
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September 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meets this week and IDPH is watching closely. Illinois has stepped up amid confusion surrounding the committee, as @govpritzker.illinois.gov issued an EO last week that launched a statewide effort to protect vaccine access in Illinois.