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5 Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
It is okay to have questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Trusted sources can help you find answers. Visit cdc.gov/coronavirus to learn more.
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Lake, McHenry counties encourage vaccination amidst high community transmission
The Lake County Health Department and the McHenry County Department of Health want to remind residents that the best way to prevent COVID-19 infection and severe illness is to get vaccinated. Additional Info... -
First 2021 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County for 2021. A Deerfield resident in his 70s became ill in late-July. Additional Info... -
Lake County Experiencing Substantial COVID-19 Community Transmission
As of July 31, 2021, Lake County is experiencing ”substantial” community transmission per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The Lake County Health Department recommends additional precautions including masking in indoor settings. Additional Info... -
Health Department Urges COVID-19 Precautions as COVID-19 Increases Across Illinois
The Lake County Health Department is urging the public to take precautions to slow the resurgence of COVID-19. The majority of cases nationwide have been in unvaccinated individuals. Additional Info... -
Water Street Vaccination Site Transitions to Walk-In Model
The Lake County Health Department is announcing that the Regional Vaccination Site at 102 W. Water Street in Waukegan will transition to walk-in service only as of July 11, 2021, and will no longer function as a drive-through site. Additional Info... -
Information Breach Notification - July 9, 2021
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD) is notifying more than 700 individuals that their name was included in a document stored in an unencrypted drive in May 2021. Read on...
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