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Flu season has begun once again in Illinois, and public health officials are urging residents to practice good hygiene and vaccinate against the virus.The…
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At least one person has died in Illinois, after they used an e-cigarette product that appears to have caused fatal breathing problems. The death may be…
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At least three young people in Illinois have been sent to the hospital in recent months after having used e-cigarettes, also known as “vapes.” That’s…
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Illinois reached an agreement this week with a suburban Chicago cleaning facility that was releasing toxins into the air at unsafe levels. But attorneys…
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Illinois lawmakers have agreed to make a change to the state's minor consent law for health care services. The current statute allows children 12 and up…
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Public health officials say they‘ll work to increase vaccination rates across Illinois.The announcement comes as the the U.S. is expected to have the…
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Women in the Illinois Senate want to address a surge in maternal deaths related to childbirth.The package of legislation comes after a 2018 study by the…
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Illinois launched its opioid alternative program on Thursday. The program allows patients immediate access to medical cannabis if they have a current…
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It has stumped doctors and it's worrying parents: Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM). A rare condition that affects the nervous system and results in symptoms…
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Last year brought a lot of flu activity across the state and this year health professionals are urging the public to roll up their sleeves and get flu…