DeKalb County, Illinois Health Department news
DeKalb County COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise, warned area health officials this week amid a statewide uptick in Illinois hospitalizations related to respiratory illnesses, which also include RSV and the flu.
Those in DeKalb County looking for a place to dispose of their hazardous waste or recycle electronics can do so for free at two upcoming September events by the DeKalb County Health Department in DeKalb.
DeKalb County health officials are warning dog owners about an increase of canine distemper cases recorded in the area, and how to best keep pups safe.
DeKalb County area schoolchildren will have the opportunity to grab their back-to-school immunizations at a mobile vaccine clinic offered in Genoa Saturday and in Sandwich Aug. 9. Registration is required. Uninsured children will not be turned away, health officials said.
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, is on the rise in DeKalb County, reported the DeKalb County Health Department Thursday.
An individual at Sycamore High School has tested positive for monkeypox, according to Sycamore District 427 officials Wednesday, marking the county's third confirmed case. Here's what symptoms to watch for and how to get a test:
At the request of the DeKalb County Health Department, the dog park will be closed until at least Sept. 24 due to what health officials said was an uptick in parvovirus cases.
Mosquitoes collected in traps in Sandwich have tested positive for the West Nile virus, the DeKalb County Health Department announced Friday. Health officials offered tips to mitigate risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito:
Local health authorities said a bat bit a person in Sycamore on Saturday and and is now receiving rabies vaccine treatment.
Those who haven’t yet received three rounds of free COVID-19 tests from the federal government have until Friday to do so, according to the federal government.
As of Friday, DeKalb County remains at “high” risk for community transmission of COVID-19, according to the state health department. Indoor mask use is recommended for all regardless of vaccination status.
As of Friday, DeKalb County is back at “high” risk for community transmission of COVID-19, according to the state health department. Indoor mask use is recommended for all regardless of vaccination status.
As of Friday, DeKalb County is considered at “high” risk for community transmission of COVID-19, according to the IDPH. Indoor mask use is recommended for all regardless of vaccination status.
Those who worked closely with Cindy Graves are remembering her as a devout community servant, a compassionate leader and a tireless advocate dedicated to public health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parents seeking a COVID-19 vaccine for their children as young as five can now go to the DeKalb County Health Department without an appointment needed. DeKalb County reported three new virus-related deaths this week and 55.8 cases per 100,000 residents.