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An official from @idph.bsky.social discusses what causes a more severe year for respiratory diseases, and how we can keep ourselves safe.
The latest on the rise of winter respiratory diseases in Illinois
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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January 16, 2026 at 1:36 AM
An official from @idph.bsky.social discusses what causes a more severe year for respiratory diseases, and how we can keep ourselves safe.
🚨 RECALL ALERT: Live it Up Super Greens powders (original & wild berry) exp. 8/2026-1/2028 linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak including Illinois.
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
🚨 RECALL ALERT: Live it Up Super Greens powders (original & wild berry) exp. 8/2026-1/2028 linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak including Illinois.
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Do not consume - throw away or return. If you have symptoms, contact your provider. Read more: www.fda.gov/food/outbrea...
Supporting small businesses is great.
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Supporting small businesses is great.
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
Supporting unlicensed kitchens you can't verify is less great.
Before you buy food online:
✅ Ask to see a food permit or registration
✅ If you're unsure, check with your local health department
Doing things we don’t enjoy 🤝 taking care of future us
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
January 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Doing things we don’t enjoy 🤝 taking care of future us
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
Cervical cancer can show up without symptoms.
Pap tests help catch it early.
You’ve got this.
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Last month, @idph.bsky.social put out a comprehensive report on alcohol use in Illinois.
Is Illinois’ drinking culture evolving?
YouTube video by Illinois Public Media
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January 8, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Last month, @idph.bsky.social put out a comprehensive report on alcohol use in Illinois.
Can we all agree to be adults about this?
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
January 7, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Can we all agree to be adults about this?
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. A tissue is best. An elbow will work. Just not into your hands or the open air. Wash your hands after.
just a friendly reminder🗺️📌
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
just a friendly reminder🗺️📌
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
Here’s what families in Illinois should know: our childhood vaccine recommendations have not changed.
New year, new Illinois laws that actually affect your health.
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
New year, new Illinois laws that actually affect your health.
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
Several public health laws took effect in 2026 - here's what's changing and why it matters to you. 🧵⬇️
Our last reminder of the year:
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
December 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Our last reminder of the year:
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
If you're drinking tonight, do not drive. Period.
We know time feels fake this week, but here's a gentle reminder to drink water and step outside for fresh air if you can.
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
We know time feels fake this week, but here's a gentle reminder to drink water and step outside for fresh air if you can.
We need to talk about the stomach bug going around... 🤮
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We need to talk about the stomach bug going around... 🤮
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
Short version: Norovirus is very contagious and easy to spread. Please don't share it.
btw we see you coughing and sniffling with a fever but thinking "I could probably still go." the answer is no. please stay home. ❤️
December 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
btw we see you coughing and sniffling with a fever but thinking "I could probably still go." the answer is no. please stay home. ❤️
We regret to inform you that raw cookie dough is still unsafe to eat. Bake the cookies.
December 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We regret to inform you that raw cookie dough is still unsafe to eat. Bake the cookies.
Protecting babies from day one.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
December 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Protecting babies from day one.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
IDPH reaffirms its science-based recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth - a safe, effective way to prevent serious liver disease and cancer.
Illinois, we need to talk about alcohol.
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Illinois, we need to talk about alcohol.
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
IDPH released its first-ever statewide alcohol report, highlighting how alcohol affects health, safety, and communities across Illinois. Here’s what you need to know.👇
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Illinois, we're in for another weekend of snow and bitterly cold temperatures. Here's what you need to know to stay safe and prepared. ⬇️
friendly reminder to test your carbon monoxide detectors
December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
friendly reminder to test your carbon monoxide detectors
A dangerous illness is making a comeback… but we have a vaccine that can stop it.
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A dangerous illness is making a comeback… but we have a vaccine that can stop it.
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
Let’s talk about whooping cough (pertussis). 🧵
Why is the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine so important? Because it gives your baby protection when they need it most.
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
December 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Why is the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine so important? Because it gives your baby protection when they need it most.
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
Let’s talk about it – and why delaying the vaccine could result in serious risks.👇🧵
THREAD: What to Know About the New Flu Strain "Subclade K" in Illinois 🧵
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
THREAD: What to Know About the New Flu Strain "Subclade K" in Illinois 🧵
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
Illinois health officials are monitoring a new flu mutation - Subclade K, a variant within the H3N2 Flu A group. Cases are still low but on the rise. Other countries seeing this strain have experienced more serious flu seasons.
Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined public health experts to sign House Bill 767, allowing IDPH to set statewide vaccine guidance and requiring state-regulated insurance plans to cover all recommended vaccinations.
Here’s what you need to know.👇
Here’s what you need to know.👇
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined public health experts to sign House Bill 767, allowing IDPH to set statewide vaccine guidance and requiring state-regulated insurance plans to cover all recommended vaccinations.
Here’s what you need to know.👇
Here’s what you need to know.👇
Leftover check: it's Monday. ⚠️
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Leftover check: it's Monday. ⚠️
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
Time to make some tough decisions. Eat it, freeze it, or toss it today.
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
dph.illinois.gov
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.