Your best move? Get vaccinated. A flu shot helps protect you from severe illness and complications. Don't wait until flu is everywhere to think about protecting yourself. Talk with your healthcare provider or pharmacist about getting your flu vaccine. 💉

Flu season typically picks up in October or November. This year, flu activity began rising in early September in parts of the West. It’s still low in much of the country, but it’s a good reminder: flu season doesn’t wait for winter.

🧵 Flu season might be getting a head start this year. Flu activity is rising earlier than usual in parts of the U.S. Fall just started, but it may already be time to get your flu shot.

Think you were exposed to measles? Don’t wait it out. Call your health care provider or local health department right away. Post-exposure treatment may prevent measles or make it less severe if given quickly.

There are communities in Illinois with lower vaccination rates, including areas currently experiencing a measles outbreak. IDPH and local health departments are working on the ground to get more people vaccinated and stop the spread.

Two doses of MMR = 97% effective at preventing measles. So… when was your last dose? Check your vaccination records or ask your health care provider if you’re not sure.

Measles is preventable. Illinois has confirmed 23 measles cases so far this year. The risk to most Illinoisans remains very low — but checking your MMR status is an easy step you can take now.

You're pregnant! You probably have a lot of things on your mind. Make sure one of those things is a syphilis test. We've teamed up with @idph.bsky.social (Illinois Department of Public Health) to tell you why in the thread below. ⬇️

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