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On April 1, 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) first reported 3 human infections with a new influenza A (H7N9) virus in China. Since then, additional cases have been reportedExternal Web Site Icon. Most reported cases have severe respiratory... more.

Today, just 13% of children ages 5 to 14 walk and bicycle to and from school-a dramatic drop from 1969 when nearly 50% of children walked to school.1 As a result, school districts and fami- lies spend billions on transporta- tion and the volume of... more.

The US EPA has recently published EPA Bed Bug Pocket Cards and a Bed Bug Brochure which are now posted and publically available.  All these new EPA materials are available off the... more.

The Center for One Health Illinois at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana is planning a lecture series in the spring of 2013 to bring awareness to issues with human, animal, and environmental dimensions.  Four lectures are... more.

Every child is required to get 5 doses of DTaP - which contains the pertussis vaccine.  DTaP is given to children younger than 7 years of age.  Tdap is given to older children and adults.  Vaccination should occur at 2,... more.

Every child is required to get 5 doses of DTaP - which contains the pertussis vaccine.  DTaP is given to children younger than 7 years of age.  Tdap is given to older children and adults.  Vaccination should occur at 2,... more.

CDC Health Advisory  Health Concerns about Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control  Public Health Issues  The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... more.

All of our offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday the 22nd and 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday the... more.

Watch this short video about food safety for your... more.

From the University of Illinois Extension  Visit urbanext.illinois.edu/turkey for information about turkey cooking, carving, side dishes, nutrition, leftovers and much... more.