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Illinois moved from the middle performance tier in 2025 to the highest tier in 2026, joining only 19 other states nationwide to receive the top ranking. #health #ranking #emergency

State officials say the results reflect ongoing efforts to expand vaccine access and provide consistent, science-based guidance to families. #vaccinations #schools

Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris said the program provides a straightforward way for residents to support important services while filing their taxes. #tax #health #program

Of the pregnancy-related deaths that occurred in 2021 and 2022, the committees found 91% could have been prevented. #pregnancy #health

State officials say the data will help public health agencies identify overdose spikes in real time, allowing for quicker intervention and more effective deployment of resources. #health #laws

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