Eastern, Iowa (IA) – Since July, local public health departments in Iowa have been coordinating with the state health department to investigate cases and contacts of monkeypox.
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Monkeypox Response and Vaccination
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First Case of Monkeypox in Johnson County, Iowa
Johnson County Public Health has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Johnson County. JCPH is working closely with the Iowa Department of Public Health to investigate the circumstances of exposure and inform close contacts.
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COVID-19 Community Level Status Change
Due to factors that include reported cases and COVID-19 hospital admissions, the CDC has updated the COVID-19 Community Level Status to ‘High’ in Johnson County.
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Johnson County Public Health - Formula Safety
The formula shortage is causing lot of parents to worry. It can be scary to think you won’t be able to feed your baby. Parents are hearing a lot of things about what they should do if they can’t find formula.
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Johnson County Public Health to launch COVID-19 self-reporting form
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) will launch an electronic COVID-19 self-reporting form to provide the public the ability to share their positive rapid antigen at-home test kit result.
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Johnson County Public Health Congratulates the City of North Liberty for Making Parks and Trails Tobacco/Nicotine Free
Johnson County Public Health wishes to recognize the City of North Liberty for its commitment to creating a healthier environment for all North Liberty residents and visitors.
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Johnson County Public Health works to increase capacity through additional disease prevention specialist position
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) will increase its capacity to address current and emerging health issues in the community by hiring an additional disease prevention specialist whose primary focus will be chronic disease prevention.
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Infant Formula Recall Issued
Johnson County Public Health has been informed by the Iowa Department of Public Health of an infant formula recall.
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Public Health Food Program 2021 community survey results
See the results of Johnson County Public Health's Food Program 2021 community survey here.
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Johnson County Public Health explains updated COVID-19 Booster Recommendations
The recent emergence of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life Vaccine Challenge Award Recipients
Fraternity and Sorority Life Vaccine Challenge Award Recipients
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Mosquito Surveillance Program Reveals West Nile Virus Risk
Johnson County, Iowa – The Johnson County Public Health Mosquito Surveillance Program, in collaboration with testing from Iowa State University and the University of Iowa Hygienic Lab, have identified a pool of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus (WNV).