Kane County Health Department

10/21/2026

What are kids seeing in v**e shops, and what should parents know?

Join the Kane County Health Department for a FREE Youth To***co Prevention Summit on Wednesday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles. We’ll share findings from our review of 58 v**e shops across Kane County and explore what these findings mean for our youth and community.

During this event, you’ll learn how gray-market substance manufacturers target young people, the potential effects of these substances on youth, and how to start meaningful conversations with your kids about va**ng, to***co and ni****ne. We’ll also focus on prevention and cessation strategies for ni****ne and v**e use to help support healthier choices in our community. Plus, you’ll hear directly from local youth about what they’re seeing in their community.

Lunch will be provided! Register below to gain valuable insights, learn about prevention and cessation resources, and stay informed about this ever-evolving landscape. We hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-to***co-prevention-summit-tickets-1993621604887

10/21/2026

Our neighboring DuPage County has reported a new measles case in a vaccinated person who recently traveled internationally.

Although measles can occur in people who are vaccinated, these breakthrough cases are uncommon. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles.

Vaccinated people who do get measles may experience milder symptoms and are less likely to develop serious complications than unvaccinated people. However, vaccination does not guarantee that symptoms will be mild in every case.

Protect yourself and your family:
- Check that you and your family are up to date on MMR vaccinations.
- Contact your health care provider if you are unsure of your vaccination status.
- If you develop symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes or a rash after a possible exposure, call your health care provider before visiting a clinic or emergency department.

The MMR vaccine remains our best defense against measles and its complications.

Learn more: kanehealth.com/Pages/Measles-Update.aspx

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed a measles case in a vaccinated DuPage County resident who recently returned from international travel. This is a rare breakthrough infection. While measles after vaccination is uncommon, it can occur when there is intense or prolonged exposure to a person with measles. Even when breakthrough infections occur, there are benefits to vaccination.

Read more here: https://www.dupagehealth.org/DocumentCenter/View/11444/DCHD-News-Release---DuPage-County-Confirms-First-Case-of-Measles-in-2026-Oct-21-2026-PDF

10/21/2026

It is NEVER okay for anyone to hurt you, and if someone is hurting you, your brothers or sisters or one of your friends, we will help. Call 911 or the FREE Illinois DCFS hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE any time of day for assistance. To download this poster in English, Spanish, Arabic or Polish, visit: https://dcfs.illinois.gov/safe-kids.html

10/21/2026

A Massachusetts company is issuing a voluntary national recal for nearly 1.6 million pounds of ready-to-eat cooked meat and poultry products because of a storage temperate issue. Kayem Foods, Inc. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall last week and said the recall was initiated after "a cooling system malfunction at one of [Kayem's] warehouses that resulted in storage temperature deviations."

Learn more: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kayem-foods-inc--recalls-meat-and-poultry-products-due-possible-temperature-abuse

10/21/2026

Nearly two dozen lots of a common blood thinner medication are being recalled after foreign matter was found floating in the intravenous solution. Par Health USA LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for 22 lots of Argatroban Injection 250 mg/2.5 mL, citing cellulose and potentially stainless steel contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns the drugs have “a reasonable probability of causing life-threatening adverse health consequences.”

Learn more:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - ROCHESTER, MI– October 13, 2026 – Par Health is recalling 22 lots of Argatroban Injection 250 mg/2.5 mL (100 mg/mL) to the hospital/user level. This recall is being conducted due to the presence of particulate matter, identified as cellulose, polystyrene, polyethylene ter...

10/21/2026

Get free, gently used medical equipment this Saturday at Bardwell Residences, first come, first served.

10/20/2026

Join the Kane County Health Department and help support programs and services that promote and protect the health of our community as an administrative assistant.

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and customer service skills to support our staff, programs, and community members.

Position details:
- Location: Aurora, IL
- Starting pay: $17/hour, depending on qualifications
- Schedule: 35 hours per week
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Five years of related administrative, office, customer service, or program support experience required
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred

Interested in joining our team? Learn more and explore employment opportunities:
https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/Employment.aspx

10/20/2026

Join AgeGuide for this informative free webinar for caregivers. Register here: https://ageguide.zoom.us/meeting/register/PIv8LG82QjC1Rt-11qx9Ww #/registration

10/19/2026

KCHD staff wore purple last week in observation of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Wearing purple is a visible reminder that domestic violence affects individuals, families and communities, and that everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.

Should you need assistance in Kane County, contact Mutual Ground (Aurora) or Community Crisis Center (Elgin). Consider joining us at Mutual Ground’s Take Back the Night event on October 27. We will have free gun safes available for attendees while supplies last.

On October 30, join us for Domestic Violence Awareness: Understanding Impacts and Responding with Trauma-Informed Care​​, a free webinar that will equip service providers, educators, and advocates with foundational knowledge and actionable strategies to support individuals impacted by domestic violence. Learn more and register: https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/BH-Training.aspx

10/19/2026

Is your household ready if you get hit with a stomach bug, a cold or the flu? In the United States, cold and flu season occurs in the fall and winter, starting in October and stretching all the way through May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Get ready now by creating a cold and flu prep kit so you can have things readily available so that you're not scrambling or depending on someone else to run to the drugstore for you when you become sick.

The Kane County Health Department has free digital thermometers available in our lobby at 1240 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Learn more: https://www.nprillinois.org/2026-10-15/make-a-sick-day-kit-for-cold-and-flu-season-before-your-household-gets-hit