Cook County Department of Public Health

12/30/2025

Burnout is more than feeling tired. It affects health, morale, and retention. Join CCDPH and Literacy Works for a free webinar exploring what burnout is, how it impacts employee wellness, and how organizations can create healthier, more supportive workplaces.

📅 Friday, January 16 | ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM CST
🔗 Register: bit.ly/48TpM2E

12/30/2025

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Blue Island Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, January 3
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Blue Island Health Center - 12757 S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Get your flu and COVID-19 shots for free at our vaccination clinics, which are open on rotating Saturdays, starting Oct. 18-March 28 at five suburban Cook County locations.

12/29/2025

For the week ending December 20, respiratory illness activity levels increased. Flu activity rose from low to high, while COVID-19 and RSV remained low in suburban Cook County.

Stay healthy by washing your hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying up to date on vaccinations.

Find free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics near you: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

View current data and weekly updates at ccdphcd.shinyapps.io/respiratory

12/29/2025

Protecting yourself from HIV starts with knowing your status. Get tested regularly, use condoms, talk openly with your partner(s), and ask your health care provider about PrEP (preventative medicine). If you are living with HIV, staying in regular care and taking your medicine helps you stay healthy and protect others.

Find STI testing sites near you: https://ow.ly/NCut50XQ1SJ

12/26/2025

📢 Attention preschools and daycares: CCDPH is offering free vision and hearing screenings for children in suburban Cook County during the 2025-2026 school year. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zjAy50XOpTm

12/26/2025

💉Tomorrow, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, December 27
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Arlington Heights Health Center - 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: https://ow.ly/pZmA50XOnJ3

12/25/2025

This season’s flu vaccine provides the best protection against serious illness from the flu, including the current strains. Get free flu and COVID shots for anyone that's 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status, at our Saturday vaccination clinics in suburban Cook County. Learn more: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

12/25/2025

Want to know more about your community’s health? The Cook County Health Atlas has answers! Our team of epidemiologists tracks and shares important population health outcome data across more than 127 municipalities. The atlas features over 400 health indicators. Explore trends, create customized maps, and discover insights about your community at CookCountyHealthAtlas.org

12/24/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” SAD is a type of depression that returns each year during late fall and winter and can last for several months. If you notice changes in mood, energy, sleep, or appetite, you’re not alone. Help is available. Call or text 988 for support.

12/24/2025

Everyone’s needs are different, especially in an emergency. Make sure your plan includes accommodations for people with disabilities: medications, mobility aids, assistive devices, and communication support. Learn more at Ready.gov

12/23/2025

Is your dog vaccinated against rabies?

Rabies is a fatal but preventable disease. It spreads from an infected animal to people through the saliva, most commonly through a bite of an infected animal. Rabies can also spread when a rabid animal’s saliva enters an open wound or the eyes, nose, or mouth. The time from exposure to infection in people or animals can range from weeks to over 1 year. Cook County has confirmed a rare case of rabies in a dog, the first since 1964 in Cook County.

There is no current threat, but a reminder about the importance of:
✔️ Ensuring pets are vaccinated and up to date on rabies shots.
✔️ Avoiding contact with unfamiliar or aggressive animals.
✔️ Reporting any bites or scratches from unfamiliar animals to your healthcare provider immediately.

What can you do?
✔️ Check your pets’ rabies vaccination status today.
✔️ Contact your veterinarian if vaccinations are overdue.

To learn more about rabies, visit: https://ow.ly/9rqX50XNPVk

12/23/2025

💉This Saturday, CCDPH is providing free flu and COVID-19 shots from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome, and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

📅 Saturday, December 27
⏰ 8 AM – 4 PM
📍 Arlington Heights Health Center - 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL

See the full schedule here: bit.ly/saturdayclinics

Get your flu and COVID-19 shots for free at our vaccination clinics, which are open on rotating Saturdays, starting Oct. 18-March 28 at five suburban Cook County locations.