The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new alert for the Americas following a surge in dengue fever cases, marking a record high. In Illinois, 27 travelers have been affected by the virus. Dengue is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, the same vector responsible for…
As Respiratory Virus Season Ebbs, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number…
As September begins, so does the 15th annual Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, just under 50,000 people died by suicide in 2022. The CDC also reported that men accounted for over 39,000 of these…
