Category: Vaccination

CDPH starts checking for polio in wastewater

by Elizabeth Casolo | Mar 20, 2023 | Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Chicago Department of Public Health last week began testing the city and surrounding suburbs' wastewater for polio.

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Lawmakers advance COVID-19 protections for Chicago first responders

by Tim Stumm | Mar 10, 2023 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Lawmakers advanced a proposal Thursday to the House floor providing protections for Chicago first responders who were severely injured or disabled by COVID-19 before vaccines were available.

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Arwady raises concerns about access to COVID-19 vaccines, care as end of public health emergencies looms

by Ryan Voyles | Feb 8, 2023 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Chicago’s top doctor said Tuesday she has concerns about how the end of the public health emergencies will affect uninsured and underinsured Chicagoans’ ability to access COVID-19 care.

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20 Illinois counties at elevated COVID-19 risk

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 30, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

People at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should take precautions in 20 Illinois counties, according to the most recent federal data.

28 Illinois counties at elevated COVID-19 risk

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 23, 2023 | coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Federal health officials recommend indoor masking in public in three Illinois counties due to COVID-19 trends, down two from the prior week, according to the most recent federal data.