• MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph Infection)
• Hepatitis A,B&C  - The Division of Viral Hepatitis is the Public Health Service component that provides the scientific and programmatic foundation for the prevention, control, and elimination of hepatitis virus infections in the United States, and assists the international public health community in these activities.
• SARS -  Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America, and Europe. This fact sheet provides basic information about the disease and what is being done to combat its spread
• Childhood Immunizations - This Schedule lists the ages (birth to 18 years old) for when each vaccine or series of shots is to be given. If your child has missed any shots, check with your doctor about getting back on track.
• Adult Immunizations - Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization
• Tuberculosis - TB, or tuberculosis, is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria can attack any part of your body, but they usually attack the lungs. TB disease was once the leading cause of death in the United States.
• Smallpox - Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The name smallpox is derived from the Latin word for “spotted” and refers to the raised bumps that appear on the face and body of an infected person.
• Anthrax - Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic lower vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores), but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or tissue from infected animals.
• Monkeypox - Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that occurs mostly in central and western Africa. It is called “monkeypox” because it was first found in 1958 in laboratory monkeys. Blood tests of animals in Africa later found that other types of animals probably had monkeypox. Scientists also recovered the virus that causes monkeypox from an African squirrel. These types of squirrels might be the common host for the disease. Rats, mice, and rabbits can get monkeypox, too. Monkeypox was reported in humans for the first time in 1970.
• Mosquitos - Each summer, hordes of these insects descend on backyards, parks and campgrounds. While most mosquitoes are merely nuisances, some can transmit serious diseases such as encephalitis and malaria in humans and heartworm disease in dogs.
• Disaster Preparedness (Disabilities/Special Needs) - Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs.
• Disaster Preparedness (Older Americans) - Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans.
• Disaster Preparedness (Home) - The tragedies of September 11, 2001 reminded us of the importance of preparedness and having sound emergency response plans. This website provides vital information to help the citizens of Illinois meet the challenges ahead.
   

Wayne County Health Department
405 North Basin Road
Fairfield, IL 62837

Phone (618) 842-5166
Fax (618) 842-3305