Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic

09/14/2026

Respiratory virus season is here — and now is a good time to check which immunizations are recommended for you and your family. 🫁

IDPH has released its 2026–2027 respiratory virus immunization guidance for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Here are a few key recommendations:
💉 Flu: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older.
💉 RSV: Recommendations vary by age, pregnancy status and risk factors.
💉 COVID-19: Recommended for children, adults, pregnant people and those planning pregnancy, with recommendations varying by age and individual circumstances.

These recommendations were developed with the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee, a group of experts in infectious diseases, pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, nursing, pharmacy and public health.

Immunizations remain safe, effective and one of the best ways to reduce your risk of serious illness from respiratory viruses.

Save this chart for the full recommendations, and talk with your health care provider about what’s right for you.

Learn more about IDPH’s 2026–2027 respiratory virus guidance: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2026/september/release-20260910.html

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

09/10/2026

Sarah Bush Lincoln mammography van is coming to ECPHD!

◼ Date: Friday, October 2
🕘Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
📍 Location: ECPHD parking lot

📞 Appointments are required!
Call 1-800-639-5929 today to reserve your spot.

✨All patients with an appointment will receive a goodie bag!

09/09/2026

✨Car Seat Checks & Family Safety Fair ✨

Need help installing your car seat or want to make sure it’s installed correctly? Our certified car seat technicians are here to help!

While you’re here, be sure to visit our Family Safety Fair for helpful safety tips, educational resources, and goodie bags for the whole family!

📍 Edgar County Public Health Department
502 Shaw Ave, Paris, IL 61944
📅 September 22
⏰ 3-6 PM

Have questions? 📞 Call 217-465-2212 and ask for one of our certified car seat technicians!

09/08/2026

It’s National Food Safety Education Month! Remember these 4 steps to handle food safely.

Foodborne illness is preventable by following the basic safety guidelines:
1. Clean
2. Separate
3. Cook
4. Chill

Visit the Food and Drug Administration for more safe food handling tips:

A Food Facts on Safe Food Handling from FDA to consumers.

09/04/2026

Are you up to date on your MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine? ECPHD has MMR vaccines available to qualifying individuals. Please call 217-465-2212 to see if you qualify.

09/04/2026

ECPHD will be closed on Monday, 9/7 for Labor Day. We will return to the office on Tuesday, 9/8.

09/03/2026

🍂💉 DRIVE-THRU FLU VACCINE CLINICS! 💉🍂

Keep yourself and your family protected this flu season! Edgar County Public Health Department is offering convenient Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics for ages 6 months and older. 🚗

Clinic Dates:
▪ Friday, October 9
▪ Friday, October 23
▪ Friday, November 6
▪ Friday, November 13
⏰ 10:00 am-2:00 pm

We Accept:
✔️ Illinois Medicaid plans
✔️ Major commercial insurance plans
✔️ Out-of-pocket payments for flu vaccines

Please bring:
✔️ Photo ID
✔️ Insurance card

If you have any questions please call us at 217-465-2212!

09/03/2026