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CCDPH and MABAS Division 3 to Launch Pilot Vaccination Site for First Responders, Teachers, Other Essential Workers
February 24, 2021FOREST PARK, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has partnered with Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 3 to establish a pilot vaccination site for first responders, teachers, and other essential workers at New Trier High School in Northfield. This vaccination site...Read More
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Heroin, Fentanyl Fuel Rising Mortality Rates in Opioid Deaths, According to CCDPH/UIC Report
February 18, 2021Forest Park, IL – Heroin, fentanyl and other adulterants continued to be involved in the vast majority of almost 1,600 opioid overdose deaths in suburban Cook County since 2016. That is a top-level finding of a report on the opioid epidemic released today by the Cook County Department of Public...Read More
Public Health in the News
Listeria Outbreak Update CDC warns to avoid all Cheese Sold Under the Brand Name El Abuelito
On February 24, 2021CDC has updated its food safety alert for a Listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco made by El Abuelito Cheese Inc.: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/hispanic-soft-cheese-02-21/index.html… Read more
CDC MEDIA TELEBRIEFING: National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine
On February 24, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine for vaccine practitioners and champions.… Read more
Warning - Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo
On February 24, 2021There is an outbreak of Ebola in the North Kivu (Kivu Nord) province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Travelers to this area could be infected with Ebola if they come… Read more
Warning - Ebola in Guinea
On February 24, 2021There is an outbreak of Ebola in N'Zérékoré Prefecture of Guinea. Travelers to this area could be infected with Ebola if they come in contact with an infected person's blood or other body fluids.… Read more
GLG Trading Inc., Recalls Beef Tallow Products Imported Without the Benefit of Inspection
On February 22, 2021GLG Trading Inc., a Chino, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 96,810 pounds of beef tallow products that were imported from the People's Republic of China, an ineligible country for beef… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Eritrea
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Eritrea.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in the Falkland Islands
On February 22, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to the Falkland Islands.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Nepal
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Nepal.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Chad
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Chad.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Benin
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Benin.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in the Northern Mariana Islands
On February 22, 2021If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Burundi
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Burundi.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Guernsey
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Guernsey.… Read more
COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Thailand
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to Thailand.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Kyrgyzstan.… Read more
COVID-19 Unknown - COVID-19 in Sudan
On February 22, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Sudan.… Read more
Urban Remedy Voluntarily Recalls Beverages with Undeclared Almond & Cashew Allergens
On February 22, 2021Urban Remedy, a California-based producer and retailer of ultra-fresh, organic meals, is voluntarily recalling 462 beverages because it may contain undeclared almonds and cashews.… Read more
Market District Voluntarily Recalls Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels Due to Undeclared Pecan Allergen
On February 20, 2021Giant Eagle, Inc. has issued a voluntarily recall of Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platters and Gourmet Pretzel Bags due to the possibility the product may contain an undeclared pecan allergen. Thos… Read more
CDC MEDIA TELEBRIEFING: National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine
On February 19, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine for vaccine practitioners and champions.… Read more
El Abuelito Recalls Queso Fresco Products Because of Possible Health Risk
On February 19, 2021El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, NJ is recalling all Queso Fresco (Fresh, soft cheese) products, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause… Read more
AH Company International Distribution, Inc., Recalls Pork Products Imported Without the Benefit of Inspection
On February 19, 2021AH Company International Distribution Inc., a Garden Grove, Calif. firm, is recalling approximately 30,081 pounds of pork pâté products that were imported from an ineligible establishment and distribu… Read more
El Abuelito Retira Del Mercado Productos de Queso Fresco por Posible Riesgo a la Salud
On February 19, 2021El Abuelito Cheese de Paterson, NJ, está retirando del mercado todos los productos de queso fresco (queso fresco, suave), porque pueden estar potencialmente contaminados con Listeria monocytogenes, un… Read more
CDC Offers Winter Safety Tips
On February 18, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been closely following the extreme weather events across the country and offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Saint Barthelemy
On February 16, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Saint Barthelemy.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Grenada
On February 16, 2021Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Grenada.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Bonaire
On February 16, 2021Travelers should avoid all travel to Bonaire.… Read more
Litehouse Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovies in Product
On February 15, 2021Litehouse Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Brite Harbor Caesar Dressing & Dip 1.5 oz pillows because it may contain undeclared anchovies. The Food and Drug Administration ha… Read more
CDC Food Safety Alert: CDC investigating fast-moving outbreak of Listeria infections
On February 12, 2021A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/hispanic-soft-che… Read more
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
On February 12, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.… Read more
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