Jersey County Health Department

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Today we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are truly grateful for your service. ❤️🤍💙

11/04/2025

Our Jersey County ROSC council has been hard at work. Here is a good and simple explanation of what they are doing for our community

A simple explanation of what a ROSC council is doing in the community.

10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween from the Jersey County Health Department!

Before you head out for a night of trick-or-treating fun, here are a few safety tips to help keep everyone safe:

🕯️ Costume Safety

-Choose bright or reflective costumes so kids can be seen in the dark.
-Make sure costumes fit properly to prevent trips and falls.
-Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility.

🚸 Trick-or-Treating Tips

-Always walk on sidewalks and cross at corners or crosswalks.
-Kids should travel in groups with a trusted adult.
-Carry a flashlight or glow sticks to stay visible.

🍬 Candy Check

-Only accept treats that are sealed and packaged.
-Inspect all candy before eating.
-Avoid homemade treats from strangers.

🚗 Drivers – Be Alert!

-Drive slowly through neighborhoods.
-Watch for children walking on roads and driveways.

🎃🦇🕸️Have a spooktacular and safe Halloween! 🎃🦇🕸️

10/29/2025

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is committed to transparency and to keeping Illinois families informed as the federal shutdown continues.

Despite the lack of a federal budget or continuing resolution, Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is funded to operate throughout November.

Participants should continue to come to WIC appointments, shop and redeem benefits as usual.

10/29/2025

Safe Sleep Matters! In 2024, 126 infants in Illinois under the age of 1 died as a result of being put to sleep unsafely. Remember the . Infants should be placed to sleep ALONE, on their BACKS and in a safe CRIB. Every nap. Every night. Every time.

10/28/2025

🚫 Why Bare-Hand Contact Is Not Allowed:
Even if your hands look clean, they can still carry germs like:
1. Norovirus 2. Hepatitis A 3. Staphylococcus aureus 4. E. coli

These can transfer easily from your skin to food — especially RTE foods (like sandwiches, salads, fruit, or bakery items) that won’t be cooked again to kill bacteria.

So when you are advertising your delicious food like your sandwiches, ice cream cones, baked goods etc. on social media, make sure your staff is following safe handling techniques by using gloves, utensils, or deli tissue.

10/27/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Early detection saves lives! 💗
Take time today to schedule your mammogram, learn about self-exams, and encourage the women in your life to do the same.

10/24/2025

The Jersey County Health Department offers vaccines through our 317 Vaccine Program for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

Available vaccines include:
🩺 Flu (Influenza)
🦠 COVID-19
👶 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
🫁 Prevnar (Pneumococcal)
💪 Hepatitis B
🫁 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

✅ Uninsured: You do not have any health insurance coverage.
✅ Underinsured: Your insurance does not cover vaccines or only covers certain ones.

Our goal is to make sure everyone has access to important vaccines — no one should have to go without protection due to cost or insurance status.

10/22/2025

With the current government shutdown, we wanted to share food resources with you all. If you are unsure if you qualify for food assistance, please call the food pantry's number before going there.