Ogle County Health Department

11/21/2025

Walk-ins are welcome on November 25th for Flu Shots!

11/18/2025

11/17/2025

Walk-ins welcome on November 25th for Flu Shots!

11/12/2025

IDPH is recommending that parents and caregivers pause use of certain ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula while a federal investigation is underway.
The following lots have been recalled by the manufacturer:
Lot /251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
Lot /251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
👉 What to Do:
Please stop using these recalled lots and return or dispose of the product.
Clean any bottles or surfaces that may have come into contact with the formula.
If your infant has consumed this product and isn’t feeling well, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.

Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism - Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/10/2025

FORMULA RECALL
ByHeart Infant Formula is being recalled due to investigation around potential infant botulism.
For more information:

Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.

10/27/2025

The Illinois WIC program will continue to be OPEN and operational on November 1st.
Participants should continue using their WIC EBT card to redeem their food benefits and attend their appointments.

WIC will also continue to enroll new participants. Women who are pregnant, postpartum/breastfeeding, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible participants.
If you participate in SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF you may automatically qualify for WIC. Income may also be assessed to determine eligibility.

Please reach out to our office at 815-562-6976 with questions or to enroll!

09/29/2025

There’s a hint of fall in the air! While you, your friends, and family are outdoors taking in the nice weather, so are ticks and mosquitoes. Remember to apply EPA-registered insect repellent and check for ticks when you return indoors.

09/26/2025

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Let's review some facts about car seat safety!

CPSTs are available to provide hands on assistance with car seat installations and questions. Ogle County Health Department has CPSTs on staff to help! Please contact our office to set up a free car seat safety check.

09/25/2025

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Let's review some facts about car seat safety!

For correct fit, chest clips should sit at armpit level. To double check the tightness of harness straps, use the "pinch test" at the shoulder. Straps should be tight enough so that there is no slack to be pinched.*

For more information on car seat safety, ask a CPST for help!

*Always refer to your specific car seat and vehicle safety manual.

09/24/2025

Flu Shots are now available! High Dose available for 65 years and older.
Call to schedule! 815-562-6976

09/24/2025

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! Let's review some facts about car seat safety!

Most car seats require the use of either the LATCH system OR vehicle seat belts to install a car seat- not both! Using both of these options at the same time may negatively impact the way your seat functions in a crash. Always refer to your specific car seat and vehicle safety manual when installing your seat.

For more information on car seat safety, ask a CPST for help!