Protect the Planet This Earth Month

Every year, CDPH recognizes the month of April as Earth Month! Earth Day and Arbor Day both take place this week, great reminders of how to support our home planet and the environmental protections that keep it healthy.

How can residents get involved and be a part of the solution to combat pollution?

• Sign up for neighborhood-level environmental updates from CDPH
• Request a free parkway tree from 3-1-1
• Participate in a citywide park cleanup this weekend with the Chicago Park District
• Recycle your hazardous materials and unused electronics at the Hazardous Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility

Immunization Week

It's National Infant Immunization Week (April 21–28) and World Immunization Week (April 24–30)! These observances remind us how important vaccines are in protecting our communities, starting from infancy. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications, especially in young children. The best protection? The MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Make sure your child is up to date on their immunizations–it's one of the most effective ways to keep them healthy and safe.

To see the schedule of immunizations for infants and kids by age, visit the Centers for Disease Control site.

To get your kids immunized in Chicago, visit CDPH's Immunization page for clinic locations and hours, here.

Healthy Chicago Podcast

Episode 80 [SPANISH]: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccinations save six lives every minute, a trend that has held strong for the past five decades.

In recognition of World Immunization Week, observed during the last week of April, the latest episode of Healthy Chicago's Spanish-language podcast features Whitney Bellido, a nurse at CDPH's immunization clinics. She shares insights on the importance and effectiveness of vaccines and debunks some of the most common myths surrounding them. Vaccines save lives!

To find the locations and hours of CDPH immunization clinics, visit: chicago.gov/covidvax.

Listen or watch the newest episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and the CDPH website.

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