dr. sameer vohra

State health officials said Illinois’ position reflects recommendations from the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee, a panel of medical and public health experts that reviewed the latest data earlier this week. #immunization #vaccines #newborns

According to IDPH, more than 40 large-scale studies involving millions of participants have found no association between childhood vaccines and autism. #autism #health

The conference will bring together clinicians, emergency managers, public health officials, environmental experts, and community organizations. #climate #summit

As part of its ongoing efforts, Illinois has expanded childhood blood testing for lead exposure, increasing the number of high-risk ZIP codes where testing is required. #testing

“For the past 60 years in Illinois, newborn screens have detected potentially life-threatening conditions in healthy babies before they show symptoms. #newborns

“As we celebrate America’s birthday with family, friends, food and fireworks, I encourage my fellow Illinoisans to do a little advance planning to make the 4th of July weekend as healthy and as safe as possible." #safety

No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of WNV including 13 deaths, the highest number since 17 WNV-related human deaths were recorded in 2018. #mosquitos

Illinois EPA recently sent notices to 47 CWS, and 10 CWS with emergency connections, around the state whose systems indicated levels of PFAS in excess of groundwater quality standards. #water

“Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.  #vaccinations

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding