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August 6, 2024
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Immunizations, back-to-school checkups among services to be offered
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will provide a variety of public health information and services at several locations during the Illinois State Fair, August 8-18, 2024, in Springfield.
“The Illinois State Fair is one of my favorite annual celebrations,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “I encourage all our residents to visit Springfield, if able, to enjoy the food, fun, and festivities. During your visit, please visit the IDPH main tent and our other locations. You will learn more about our programs, services, and all we do to keep Illinoisians safe and healthy.”
The IDPH main tent will be located on the east side of the Annex Building, just across from the Lincoln Stage. Each day of the fair, IDPH staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide an array of information and services, including:
IDPH will also have giveaways at its main tent, including sunscreen, cooling pouches, water bottles, hand sanitizer wipes, and COVID test kits (while supplies last).
You will also find IDPH at Conservation World at the State Fair, with information about how to prevent “vector-borne” diseases carried by mosquitoes and ticks, along with information on safe consumption of fish from Illinois waterways.
In addition, IDPH is partnering with outside groups to provide back-to-school physicals and immunizations for children (under age 18) during the fair. Mobile Care Chicago will have a unit outside the Illinois Building on Friday, August 9 from 10am-4pm and Saturday, August 10 from 9am-4pm. Fifth Street Renaissance in Springfield will also provide screenings and immunizations outside the Illinois Building on August 8 and from August 11-18.
[NOTE TO RADIO STATIONS: IDPH has provided public service announcements touting its services at the Illinois State Fair. These announcements are available in both English and Spanish and are suitable for airing between now and August 18, 2024. You can download them at Public Service Announcements (illinois.gov).]
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