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Two Measles Cases in Cook County Have Been Confirmed

The following locations are points of potential public exposure:

Monday 4/21/2025: Chicago Public Library – Independence Branch, 4024 N. Elston Ave.
Monday 4/21/2025: Fittingly Delicious, 3939 W. Irving Park Rd.
Tuesday 04/22/2025: O’Hare Airport, 10am–8pm, especially Terminal 1
Wednesday 04/23/2025: O’Hare Airport, 10am–8pm, especially Terminal 1
Friday 04/25/2025: Aldi: 7235 39th St, Lyons, IL 6053, 10am-12:30pm.
Sunday 04/27/2025 Shell: 3901 S. Harlem Ave., Stickney, IL 60402, 10am-12:30pm.
Monday 04/28/2025 Mobil: 2945 S. Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, 10:20am-1pm.

Stickney Public Health District, the local health department for Stickney Township, offers MMR vaccinations at no cost for eligible children for the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, $5 for kids with private insurance and low-cost vaccines for adults. If you are insured, visit your healthcare provider or in-network pharmacy.

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If you plan to travel this season see the Dengue Fever Information provided here.
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Questions About H5N1 Bird Flu?

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For the latest information go to the Stickney Township Public Health District H5N1 info page.

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South Clinic 708-424-9200
North Clinic 708-788-9100
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We do not take "walk-up" appointments- All patients are seen by appointment and all appointments are made over the phone.

SOUTH 708-424-9200 • Seniors Only
NORTH 708-788-9100
DENTAL TRAILER 708-878-3828

Transportation Services Continue for Seniors & Disabled

Be advised that Stickney Township transportation programs continue to operate for medical appointments and trips to the grocery store. More information is available here.

Stickney Public Health District Clinics Are Open for General Health Issues

To make an appointment call our South clinic at 708-424-9200 or our North Clinic at (708) 788-9100.

Stickney Public Health District Services the Community

Since 1946, the Stickney Public Health District has provided community-based public health services to the residents of Stickney Township. Our service area includes the City of Burbank, the Villages of Stickney and Forest View, unincorporated areas of Central Stickney and Nottingham Park, and parts of the Village of Bridgeview (east of Harlem Avenue). We are focused on making Stickney Township a healthy place to live and work.

Aligned with our mission, the Stickney Public Health District has goals to promote physical activity and healthy eating; reduce obesity; and decrease the level of untreated high blood pressure in our community. We work together with many partners --- community-based organizations, schools, senior homes to name a few – to develop and implement programs and initiatives that make healthy living easier for our residents.


‘Fight the Bite’ and Avoid Ticks During Lyme Disease Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD, MAY 12,2025– With warmer weather comes “tick season” and the annual observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month throughout the month of May. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to learn how to protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease.

“Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States affecting more than 500,000 people nationally each year. As the summer approaches, I encourage our residents to learn to ‘Fight the Bite’ and protect yourself and your loved ones from tickborne illnesses. If you have been in wooded or high grassy areas and are experiencing symptoms – fever, fatigue, headache and a circular rash – see your health care provider immediately.”

IDPH has created Pocket Cards, a Tick Defense Knowledge Check crossword puzzle and other materials for school aged children that make it fun for everyone in the family to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from tickborne illnesses.

Director Vohra said the most important thing people can do to “Fight the Bite” is to diligently check themselves, their pets and children for ticks after spending time in areas where ticks live, such as in and near wooded areas, tall grass and brush. Removing ticks within a 24-hour period reduces the risk of potential disease transmission. In addition to Lyme disease, other serious tickborne diseases include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis. Some tickborne illnesses can be life threatening. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is particularly dangerous and may cause death as quickly as five days after symptom onset.

If you become ill with fever and/or rash after being in an area prone to ticks, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

IDPH has created an interactive Tick Surveillance Map that documents the counties in Illinois where the different tick species have been confirmed as well as the diseases they may carry.

Public health officials note that Illinoisans who are travelling out of state should be aware that there is a much higher prevalence of Lyme disease in certain geographic areas, including Wisconsin, Minnesota and parts of Michigan, and across the northeastern United States.

Following are additional tips for how to avoid tickborne illnesses and have a healthy time in the outdoors: Learn about tick removal and symptom awareness HERE.
  • Walk in the center of trails. Avoid wooded, bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. Our Camper Checklist provides more details on how to protect yourself.
  • Wear light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to find. Tuck long pants into socks and boots.
  • Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing 20% DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus according to label directions. The EPA has a search tool that can help you find the product that best suits your needs.
  • Conduct full-body tick checks on family members (underarms, ears, belly button, behind knees, between legs, waist, hair and scalp) every two to three hours. Also check any gear or pets taken on outings.
  • To kill ticks after being outdoors, put clothes in the dryer on high for 10 minutes (or one hour for damp clothes).
  • Bathe or shower within two hours after coming indoors.
  • If you find a blacklegged tick on you that may have been attached for more than three days, then seek medical attention to decide if you need an antibiotic to prevent prevent Lyme disease.
  • It is often helpful to keep the tick for species identification. Place the tick in rubbing alcohol or in a sealed bag/container to bring to your healthcare provider or local health department for submission to IDPH. A submission form can be found HERE on the IDPH website.

    • Public Health Officials Confirm Two Measles Cases in Cook County

    Officials Encourage All Residents To Be Up To Date On MMR Vaccine

    April 30, 2025—The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health have identified two confirmed cases of measles. These are the first two cases in Cook County this year.

    One case was identified as an adult who is a suburban Cook County resident, and whose vaccination status is unknown. They presented to a local Hospital for medical care on Monday, April 28 and was quickly isolated.

    Another case was identified in an adult Chicago resident who traveled internationally through O’Hare Airport in early April. The individual had 1 prior dose of MMR vaccine. This patient had rash onset on April 25 and has been isolated at home since being diagnosed.

    All persons 12 months of age or older who plan to travel internationally should ensure that they have received 2 doses of MMR at least 2 weeks prior to travel, or other evidence of immunity. 

    The health departments are working together collaboratively to identify and notify people who may have been exposed. The Cook County Department of Public Health is investigating the Suburban Cook County case, and the City of Chicago Department of Public Health is investigating the Chicago case.

    The following locations are points of potential public exposure:

    Monday 4/21/2025: Chicago Public Library – Independence Branch, 4024 N. Elston Ave.
    Monday 4/21/2025: Fittingly Delicious, 3939 W. Irving Park Rd.
    Tuesday 04/22/2025: O’Hare Airport, 10am–8pm, especially Terminal 1
    Wednesday 04/23/2025: O’Hare Airport, 10am–8pm, especially Terminal 1
    Friday 04/25/2025: Aldi: 7235 39th St, Lyons, IL 6053, 10am-12:30pm.
    Sunday 04/27/2025 Shell: 3901 S. Harlem Ave., Stickney, IL 60402, 10am-12:30pm.
    Monday 04/28/2025 Mobil: 2945 S. Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402, 10:20am-1pm.

    For Individuals Who May Have Been Exposed:  Individuals who may have been exposed should notify their healthcare provider if they are unsure about prior vaccination. The healthcare provider will determine the need for testing if symptoms develop.

      If an exposed individual develops symptoms, they should notify their healthcare provider or a healthcare facility before going to a medical office or emergency department for evaluation to ensure that special arrangements can be made to prevent other patients and medical staff from possible exposure. 

    Exposed individuals that are unvaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) should talk with their doctor about getting MMR vaccine. It is not harmful to get MMR vaccine after being exposed to measles, mumps, or rubella, and doing so may prevent severe measles if given early enough after exposure.

      Most individuals are vaccinated against measles routinely in childhood and are not at high risk. The best defense against measles is vaccination. Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles and generally provide lifelong immunity. 

    The first dose should be given between 12-15 months of age   The second between the ages of 4-6 years old. 

    "As public health officials around the state continue to work diligently to guard against further spread of measles, we are reminded again that being fully immunized remains the best and most effective way for everyone to protect themselves and those they love," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. "The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. We encourage anyone who is unvaccinated, or under-vaccinated, to speak with their medical provider and take appropriate steps to get up to date on the recommended shots."

    "We are experiencing a resurgence of measles in the United States, despite the fact that two doses of the MMR vaccine can prevent it. Misinformation has contributed to declining vaccination rates and fueled recent outbreaks. The MMR vaccine has been in use for over 50 years, is highly effective, and has protected millions of lives,” said Interim CCDPH Chief Operating Officer Dr. Kiran Joshi.

    “Chicago is no stranger to measles after our outbreak last spring and having contained it once we know we can do it again,” said Dr. Olusimbo Ige, CDPH Commissioner. “The MMR vaccine is an extremely effective tool for combatting illness and saving lives in our community, it’s never too late to get vaccinated and protect yourself from measles.”

    About Measles - Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 90 percent of the people close to that person who are not immune will also become infected with the measles virus. Complications from measles can lead to pneumonia, seizures, hearing loss, life-long brain damage and death.

      The virus can linger in a room for up to two hours and can be especially dangerous for babies and young children, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems.

       Measles Symptoms - Measles symptoms appear up to 21 days following exposure. Symptoms of measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. The rash usually begins on the face and spreads to the trunk. A person is generally contagious the four days before and four days after the onset of a rash. 

      Where to Get Vaccinated - To make an appointment for measles vaccination at a Cook County Health community health center in Chicago or suburban Cook County call 833-308-1988. 

    Unvaccinated individuals who do not have a healthcare provider are encouraged to contact Cook County Health  at 833-308-1988 to schedule a vaccination appointment. 

    Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) offers free MMR vaccinations for anyone who needs them, regardless of insurance status, at CDPH Immunization Clinics throughout the city. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged. Create an account and register for an appointment at getvaxchi.chicago.gov or by calling the clinic. 

    Check Your Vaccination History – The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for lifelong protection. If unsure, you can check your vaccine history. Immunization records recorded in the Illinois immunization registry can be accessed using the Illinois Department of Public Health Vax Verify portal.  

      Consider Your Age & Timing – If you were vaccinated before 1968, check with your healthcare provider about a revaccination. A blood test can confirm if you still have immunity. Talk to your healthcare provider if you’re unsure. 

    Assess Exposure & Risk – If you got just one dose, have a weakened immune system, or have been exposed to an outbreak, consult a healthcare provider about immunization. 

    Protect Yourself from Misinformation - Vitamin A is not a substitute for vaccination. Vitamin A supplementation does not prevent measles infection. It can help reduce the severity of measles symptoms—particularly in malnourished children or those with vitamin A deficiency—but only after infection has occurred. According to the CDC, vitamin A may be used as part of supportive care for measles in some patients, under medical supervision. However, relying on vitamin A instead of vaccination puts individuals and communities at risk of serious infections and disease spread.

      Traveling Out of the Country- Individuals who are traveling out of the country, including children over the age of 6 months, should talk to their healthcare provider about whether an additional dose of MMR vaccine is recommended before travel. 

    People who are frequently around international travelers, such as individuals who work at airports or taxi and rideshare drivers, should also be sure to double check their vaccination status, as their risk of exposure to measles is heightened.

    Learn more about Measles and download fact sheets in multiple languages visit: Measles - Cook County Department of Public Health or learn more at the CDC. For more information about measles, contact your health care provider, or visit the Illinois Department of Public Health webpage on measles or the CDC’s measles site.

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    Information and Clinic dates can be found here.

    Appointments for School Physicals Are Available

    Call now to make an appointment for school physicals, sports physicals and vaccines. Appointments are currently available but will fill up fast.

    To make an appointment call our South clinic at 708-424-9200 or our North Clinic at (708) 788-9100. If you are a new patient with us you will need to provide shot records and any other pertinent information.

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    Measles Infections On The Rise In U.S.

    Measles Protection is Available from Township Clinics

    Measles activity is expanding rapidly in the US and globally. As of April 25, 2025, a total of 884 confirmed measles cases were identified in the United States and 3 deaths as a result of measles infection have been reported. Illinois has 3 cases this year so far, with the first 2 cases in Cook County confirmed on 4/30/2025.

    Measles can cause pneumonia, croup, ear infections, swelling of the brain, brain damage, complications for pregnant people, erase the immune system’s memory of viruses and bacteria increasing the likelihood of infection with other illnesses for years, and can cause death.

    Measles spreads easily from person to person and can stay in the air for hours. Measles is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come into contact with the virus AND do not have protection against it through vaccine or past infection/exposure may become infected.

    The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection with two doses of the MMR vaccine 97% effective against the disease.

    MMR is part of the routine vaccination schedule for children, with the first dose given between 12-15 months of age, and the second dose between 4-6 years of age. In Illinois, one dose on MMR is required for daycare and preschool attendance, and two doses are required for K-12 school attendance.

    Stickney Public Health District, the local health department for Stickney Township, offers MMR vaccinations at no cost for eligible children for the Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, $5 for kids with private insurance and low-cost vaccines for adults. If you are insured, visit your healthcare provider or in-network pharmacy.

    Outbreaks of measles have already been reported in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.

    When traveling internationally or to areas with measles outbreaks, make sure that travelers are fully protected with the MMR vaccine. In these situations, infants 6 months-12 months can receive an early dose and everyone 12 months and older should have two shots for full protection. After traveling, watch for signs and symptoms of measles for 3 weeks after returning home. Contact your healthcare provider if illness with rash and high fever occurs.

    All Stickney Township residents are encouraged to review their medical records and make sure they are protected from measles and/or are up to date on their MMR vaccine. If unsure, contact your healthcare provider to verify your immunization history.

    Immunization records recorded in the Illinois immunization registry (I-Care) can be accessed using IDPH Vax Verify portal. Keep a copy of your vaccination/immunity record handy and in a safe place.

    If you are infected with measles or are identified as a close contact of a person with measles, your local health department will contact you to help you determine next steps, answer questions, and share resources.

    More information can be found on the following site:
    What to Know About Measles and Vaccines | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health