News and Press Releases
Booster Shots Recommended for Adults 18+
On Friday, November 19, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) all endorsed booster vaccines for all adults, age 18 and over. Boosters are widely...
Cook County Department of Public Health Statement on Updated Vaccination Rates Based on Census 2020 Data
Cook County Department of Public Health Statement on Updated Vaccination Rates Based on Census 2020 Data Since vaccinations arrived late last year, Cook County Department of Health has measured vaccination rates against figures from the 2010 Census, knowing that, at...
Cook County Department of Public Health Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Youth Ages 5-to-11, Pending Federal Authorization
Vaccinating Children Early Will Help Keep Holidays Safe For Cook County Families (Forest Park, IL)—Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) announced plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine to youth ages 5-11, pending authorization from the U.S. Food and...
2021 Halloween Guidance
Most trick-or-treaters are children who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated so it’s extra important for parents to encourage them to take these safety precautions to stay safe and healthy: Plan for outdoor events and dress for the weather Maintain physical...
Cook County Department of Public Health Partners With PCs for People to Provide 100 Free/Low-Cost Computers for Suburban Cook County Youth
Program Is Part of the County’s Project Rainbow to Address Learning Loss Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic (Forest Park, IL)—Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today announced it has partnered with PCs for People to provide free or low-cost computers to...
Booster Shot Update
An FDA advisory panel on Friday voted to allow the use of Pfizer booster shots to be given to residents 65 and over and those in "high risk populations" at least 6 months after their second dose. Residents with certain immunocompromised conditions who received the...
Cook County Department of Public Health Mandates Indoor Mask Wearing
Rising COVID-19 Case Counts, Highly Contagious Delta Variant Force Remediation Action Forest Park, IL – Aug. 20, 2021 – The Cook County Department of Public Health today announced that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask...
Cook County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Update
FDA and ACIP recommend an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people Summary and Action Items On August 12, 2021, FDA modified the Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow for administration...
CCDPH Teams With Kaizen Health, Community-Based Organizations to Provide Free, Flexible, Accessible Transportation Options
Forest Park, IL—Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today launched its “Destination: Vaccination” program, which will provide free rides to many vaccination locations throughout suburban Cook County. The program will enable individuals with limited...
Cook County Department of Public Health Latest Masking Guidance
(Issued July 30, 2021) The CDC has issued updated recommendations for any county experiencing substantial or high community transmission of COVID-19. On July 29, 2021, the CDC indicated that Cook County is an area of “substantial” community transmission of COVID-19,...
Updated November 27, 2024, 4:17 PM