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2020

  1. Cannabis 101: Unintentional Exposures in Youngsters

    March 2, 2020

    By: Illinois Poison Center With the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis products in Illinois, as of Jan. 1, there is in increased risk of unintentional exposure for youngsters, especially with edible cannabis products that are commonly in the form of sweet treats. The THC concentration in edibles can range from 10 mg to over a […]

    Published In: 2020

  2. State of Illinois Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case In Illinois

    February 29, 2020

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19

  3. Coronavirus: Prevention and Preparedness

    February 27, 2020

    The Kendall County Health Department, alongside the Illinois Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to monitor novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19). Cases of COVID-19 infection in people continue to be detected in the United States, with two closed cases in Illinois. Thus far, there have been no positive cases of […]

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19, Health Department Public Service Announcements

  4. Get the Facts on Coronavirus

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19, Health Department Public Service Announcements

  5. CDC Travelers’ Health Update – Coronavirus Disease 2019

    February 26, 2020

    Travel: Because of the novel (new) coronavirus outbreak, CDC recommends that travelers avoid travel to mainland China, South Korea, and reconsider cruise ship travel to or within Asia. The recommendation to avoid travel to China applies only to mainland China and does not include Hong Kong, Macau, or the island of Taiwan. CDC has posted several […]

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19

  6. Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 2020

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides interim guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) here. CDC will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available.

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19

  7. Illinois Authorized to Continue Testing for Novel Coronavirus

    February 25, 2020

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19

  8. Be a Good Battery Steward, Don’t Charge Your Phone in Bed

    February 24, 2020

    By: Maria Flora, The Lebanon Reporter “Lithium-ion batteries are being built to store more energy in a smaller space, and that combination is causing more danger of explosion, fire and injury. Authorities recommend some simple steps can protect people and property from injury.” Read more…

    Published In: 2020

  9. Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

    February 22, 2020

    Key indicators that track flu activity remain high but decreased for the second week in a row. Severity indicators (hospitalizations and deaths) remain moderate to low overall, but hospitalization rates differ by age group, with high rates among children and young adults.  Read more…

    Published In: 2020

  10. Coronavirus 20 times more lethal than the flu? Death toll passes 2,000

    February 18, 2020

    By: John Bacon, USA TODAY The director of a Chinese hospital at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak became one of its victims Tuesday despite “all-out” efforts to save his life, Chinese health officials said. Read more…

    Published In: 2020, Coronavirus COVID-19

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