To promote and protect the health and welfare of the Mercer County (Illinois) residents. Reach us at 309-582-3759. Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm.
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Wearing a mask that fits snugly against the sides of your face provides more protection against #COVID19. Choose a cloth mask with multiple layers of tightly woven, breathable fabric. Nose wires may also improve mask fit.
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Do you need help with your mental health? If you don't know where to start, this infographic may help guide you: go.usa.gov/xGfeS.
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If you’ve had #COVID19, you may have some natural protection, or immunity, from the virus, but we don’t know how long that lasts.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help you build immunity without risking getting sick, severe illness, even death.
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Do you know what happens during #COVID19 contact tracing? We have an answer.
#PublicHealth #SlowTheSpread
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When you help a Contact Tracer, you help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your community. Answer the call and help save lives.
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#COVID19 cases are rising nationwide. Case rates in the last 7 days were highest in the Midwest. This Thanksgiving, protect yourself and loved ones:
Avoid Travel.
Gather virtually or outdoors.
Wear a mask.
Stay 6 feet from others.
Wash hands.
More: bit.ly/36EDJQI
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#COVID19 vaccines currently in development in the US do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19. Having symptoms like fever after you get a #vaccine is normal and a sign your immune system is learning to fight the virus. More COVID-19 vaccine facts: bit.ly/36bUm5W.
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On the 14th day of COVID my cousin gave to me....a life threatening infectious disease. #StayHome Illinois!
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Now more than ever it’s important to follow COVID-19 quarantine protocols. Don’t put others at risk, #StayHome
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Gooooood morning Illinois! Today’s a perfect day to #StayHome and save lives!
Stay safe this weekend while trick-or-treating by following the 3 W's! #WellnessWednesday
Help keep yourself and others safe this Halloween by following these safety tips! #WellnessWednesday
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What is contact tracing? Find answers to this question and more: bit.ly/2B2ZzSa.
#COVID19 #SlowtheSpread #PublicHealth
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Getting a flu vaccine for yourself and your family also helps protect children, older adults, and people with certain chronic conditions.
Slow the spread of viruses like #flu; get vaccinated now: bit.ly/2MJ9QqJ.
Interested in becoming a contact tracer? We are looking for self starters who would like some part time work. This would involve weekend rotations. If interested, please pick up an application in the front lobby of the Mercer County Health Department.
Wearing a mask, washing your hands often, getting a flu vaccine, and watching your distance are four simple actions that everyone, especially people at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, should take to help reduce the spread of flu. #FightFlu #WellnessWednesday
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever this year to protect yourself and those around you from the flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
