McHenry County health officials report elevated influenza, clinic renovations and new rabies-observation timing Officials told the board that influenza activity is higher than recent seasons, clinic construction in Crystal Lake should finish by mid-March with a ribbon cutting April 10, staff are nearing full staffing and county animal-control guidance now counts the 10-day rabies observation from the date of bite when veterinarians and licensing permit.

McHenry County health officials are tackling a surge in influenza cases and preparing for exciting clinic renovations, all while marking a milestone 60th anniversary celebration!

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McHenry County Board of Health accepts $25,000 Illinois vaccine access grant to expand pediatric respiratory immunizations The McHenry County Board of Health voted Jan. 12 to accept a $25,000 Illinois Vaccine Access Program grant to expand access to respiratory-virus vaccines for children under 3; the board authorized an emergency appropriation and detailed how the funds will offset personnel costs.

McHenry County is taking a big step to protect its youngest residents by securing a $25,000 grant to enhance access to life-saving respiratory vaccinations for children under 3.

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