Illinois sees its worst flu season in recent years as vaccine skepticism grows
Illinois has one of its worst flu seasons on record as vaccination rates drop and vaccine requirements change.
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Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill
State-specific vaccine guidelines included among two-dozen bills passed during fall veto session.
Illinois health department recommends COVID vaccines for all adults
All Illinois residents should also receive flu shots this fall, the state’s health department said.
Illinois to issue its own vaccine guidelines
After CDC pulls back on vaccine guidelines, Illinois and other states move to ensure their residents still have access.
State reports first measles case in southern Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state.
How RFK Jr.’s health proposals could affect Illinois
RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination raises concerns about vaccine skepticism, fluoridation, and food safety regulations, with potential impacts on Illinois policies.
COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers clears General Assembly
A bill that allows teachers and other school and university employees or contractors who are fully vaccinated to take paid ...
State to assist with mass vaccinations, testing operations, hospital staffing to battle COVID-19 surge
Local hospitals and health departments will get help from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management ...
State pausing use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine per federal recommendations
On advice of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois will pause distribution ...
Vaccination pace increases; state prisons reopening for visitsCOVID
Over the past seven days, 132,188 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered daily on average in Illinois as of ...
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