Pike County Health Department

01/06/2026

You may be seeing headlines about changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule. Here’s what families in Illinois should know:

✔️ Access hasn’t changed. Families can still get the full range of childhood vaccines recommended by pediatric and family medicine experts.
✔️ No out-of-pocket cost. These vaccines remain covered by private insurance, Medicaid, and the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
✔️ The science hasn’t changed. The evidence continues to support the full childhood vaccine schedule.
✔️ Illinois guidance hasn’t changed. Our recommendations remain evidence-based and focused on protecting kids - especially during very high flu activity.

We’ll continue sharing clear, transparent guidance you can trust.
Learn more at https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/immunization.html

01/02/2026

01/02/2026

IDPH has a seasonal respiratory illness dashboard. Check out the snapshot of respiratory surveillance in Illinois here: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease/surveillance/respiratory-disease-report.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawPEtlVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExUFlKdnR0cGswdmVtNmI2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk4yTXymlUti_RR_NL0dwakhLYK-Xv6TAeMbVlG5_Rg2MNZqvhXkunxpWbrA_aem_d_QzNfI70uSjTowP_s5MHw

Data is preliminary and may change as additional reports are received.

12/15/2025

📢December 18th will be our last immunization clinic held in 2025!
Beginning January 8th, our immunization clinic will be operating on winter hours, Thursdays from 1pm-4pm.

🛡️Be sure to get up to date on your seasonal vaccines before the holidays!

12/11/2025

The Pike County Health Department’s immunization clinic will only be open from 1p-4p today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

11/25/2025

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests

11/18/2025

November 20 is our last immunization clinic scheduled in November. Be sure to get your seasonal vaccines before the holidays begin!

11/10/2025

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

11/06/2025

Our WIC program is open! Give us a call to get an appointment scheduled. https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/applicant-participant/eligibility

10/23/2025

Due to this community flu clinic, the immunization clinic at the health department will be closing at 3 today.