Marion County Health Department

Tiblue Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by FENGM (Recall Alert) Consumers should immediately take the cups away from children, stop using them and contact FENGM for a full refund. FENGM and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

Klickpick Home Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cup Sets Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert) Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from children, stop using them and contact Klickpick Home for a full refund. Klickpick Home and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

COVID-19 MODERNA VACCINATIONS

The Marion County Health Department will be offering the updated 2023/2024 monovalent Xbb.1.5 variant Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only at our immunization clinics held on Mondays at the Salem office and on Wednesdays at the Centralia office.

The updated 2023/2024 monovalent Xbb.1.5 variant Moderna COVID-19 vaccine fee is $186.00. The Marion County Health Department does accept Medicare B, Managed Care Plans and most Private Insurance Plans.

Please call the Salem office at 618/548-3878 or the Centralia office at 618/532-6518 to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed. Thank you.

PandaEar Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert) Consumers should immediately take the recalled cups away from children, stop using them and contact PandaEar for a full refund. PandaEar and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers.

Salem and Centralia Offices will be CLOSED Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Please Check Out Our November Lab Special!!

** RECALL...Pouch applesauce and apple cinnamon fruit puree **RECALL

WanaBana Recalls WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée Pouches & Cinnamon Apple Sauce Due to Elevated Lead Levels WanaBana USA is voluntarily recalling WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches due to reports of elevated levels of lead found in certain units of the product. Pursuant to the FDA, lead is toxic to humans and can affect people of any age or health status. Protecting children from exposure to le

The Salem and Centralia offices will be CLOSED Friday, November 10th for Veteran's Day.

UPDATED 2023/2024 COVID-19 MODERNA VACCINATIONS

The Marion County Health Department will be offering the updated 2023/2024 monovalent Xbb.1.5 variant Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations through a special immunization clinic to be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Salem office by appointment only. This clinic will be for anyone 6 months or older.

The updated 2023/2024 monovalent Xbb.1.5 variant Moderna COVID-19 vaccine fee is $175.00. The Marion County Health Department does accept Medicare B, Managed Care Plans and most Private Insurance Plans.

Please call the office at 618/548-3878 to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed. Thank you.

Safety Alert: WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead.

Due to the recent change in ownership of the Salem IGA to Farm Fresh Market, they are undergoing a temporary hold on accepting WIC benefits. Hoping to have that transition completed soon.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 22-28, 2023

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 22-28, 2023

Lead based Paint PSA (60sec) - U.S. EPA While lead-based paint was banned for residential use in 1978, much of today’s housing was built before 1978 and may contain lead-based paint. 2017 Census B...

The Salem and Centralia Offices will be CLOSED Monday, October 9th in Observance of Columbus Day.

The Marion County Health Department will be at this event offering blood pressure screenings and flu shots. Hope to see you there!

Fight the Bite Friday

Tucking your pants into socks, using an EPA-registered insect repellent and showering after coming indoors from tick habitat are all good tick bite preventative measures. Remember, it is important to check thoroughly after you, your family members, or your pets spend time in the woods or areas with tall grass or brush, especially in the early fall.

Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

As of September 25, 2023, residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS again.

Here's what you need to know about your order:
-Limit of one order per residential address
-One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates)
-Orders will ship free starting the week of October 2, 2023

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WELLNESS ON WHEELS FLU VACCINATION CLINIC

The Marion County Health Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide a walk-up flu clinic at the Community Resource Center (CRC) located at 904 MLK Jr Drive, Centralia, Illinois. The Marion County Health Department will have the Wellness on Wheels mobile unit in the CRC parking lot from 10 am to Noon on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Anyone 19 years and older will be able to receive a flu vaccination. High-Dose and regular flu vaccinations will be available. Please bring your insurance cards to the clinic.

The high-dose flu vaccine is for those individuals that are 65 years and older. The high-dose flu vaccination fee is $85.00. MCHD does accept Medicare Part B and most Private Insurance Plans.

The regular flu vaccination fee is $50.00. MCHD does accept Managed Care Plans, Medicare Part B and most Private Insurance Plans.

The Illinois Department of Public Health Center for Minority Health Services offers the use of its Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Mobile Units to organizations and local health departments wanting to take health clinic services into a community.

If you have any questions, please call either office at 618/548-3878 or 618/532-6518. Thank you.

September is National Food Safety Education Month

Fight the Bite Friday

🚨 Attention Illinois Residents 🚨 We have had 5 West Nile virus deaths so far this year in Illinois. It's important to protect yourself from mosquitoes. Remember, wearing long-sleeved clothing and pants paired with regular use of insect repellent can make all the difference.

September is Food Safety Education Month

Summer may be ending, but ticks enjoy warm fall weather too! Be sure to check your body and your child's body for tiny ticks after spending time outdoors. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TickBiteBot

**RECALL** USDA recalls over 245K pounds of frozen chicken strip products.

USDA recalls over 245K pounds of frozen chicken strip products US Department of Agriculture(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that ConAgra Brands Inc. is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strip products due to possible contamination with extraneous materials, sp...

Fight the Bite Friday

Ticks can be tiny, which is why it's important to check thoroughly after you spend time outdoors, especially in the spring, summer, and early fall. Help spread the word about tick prevention.

Marion County Overdose Awareness Event - 8/31/23

Thank you to the Marion County Coalition Against Drug Use for putting together this special event. Thank you to all the speakers, vendors, sponsors, volunteers and everyone that came to the event.

The Salem and Centralia offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 4th in Observance of Labor Day.

West Nile virus has been detected in the majority of Illinois counties. A large proportion of human WNV cases occur in late- summer. Please remember to wear insect repellent to help . Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsmaps/current-season-data.html