Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years

United States

Please visit www.cdc.gov for complete immunization details and information (0-18yrs)

• Compliant version of the schedule

Catch-up Immunization Schedule

For persons age 4 months through 18 years who start late or who are more than 1 month behind — United States

Please visit Catchup Immunizations for complete immunization details and information (0-18yrs)

• Compliant Version of the Schedule

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group

United States, 2018

Please visit www.cdc.gov for complete immunization details and information.

• Compliant version of the schedule

Environmental Health Ordinances

• Title 3  Health and Sanitation

The Environmental Health Division performs the following functions within the Food Sanitation Program:

• Reviews and approves plans for new and the remodeling of existing facilities
• Inspects and issues operating permits for all food handling and retail food store facilities
• Reviews food handling procedures and issues permits for temporary events
• Investigates foodborne illness reports and consumer complaints
• Provides training courses for food service managers and employees

Permit Applications:

Click on the items below to view:

• Plan Review Application
• 2023 Annual Food Service Permit Application
• 2023 Temporary Food Permit Application
• 2023 Mobile Food Application

Inspection Results:

• Food Establishment Inspection Results

Additional Information:

• Temporary Food Establishment Guidelines
• Employee Illness Agreement Form
• Clean Up and Disinfection
• Handwashing Signage
• Food Borne Illness information
• Consumer Advisory Signage

Food and Water borne Illness Information:

• Food and Water borne Illness  Information

Allergen Training and Information:

• Allergen Training and Information
• Allergen Training
• Allergen Signage

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(Code changes effective June 1,2012)

• FDA 2017 Food Code
• Illinois Food Code PART 750

Cottage Food Operations:

The Cottage Food Operations Law went into effect on January 1, 2012. This new law allows certain foods made in home kitchens to be sold at local farmers’ markets with limited regulations.

Below are links to the Cottage Food Operation Law and the Technical Information Bulletin developed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

In order to operate under this new law you must adhere to the following:

1. Obtain the Certified Food Protection Manager Certification.
2. Register with the Grundy County Health Department (or department where your home is located) annually.
3. Follow all the requirements of the law.
4. Post certificate of registration at all farmers’ markets that you participate in.

The following links may be useful to you: 

• IDPH Cottage Food Guide 2022
• Registration Form

Helpful Hints:

• Report suspected cases of foodborne illnesses to the Health Department promptly
• Contact the Health Department regarding facility requirements before building, remodeling or purchasing a food service or retail food store facility

Guidelines for Food Service Facilities During and After a Boil Water Advisory:

• Gudielines for Food Service Facilities During and After a Boil Water Advisory

Other General Information:

• Illinois Department of Public Health

Food Safety Links:
Illinois Department of Public Health – Safe Food Handling

Illinois Department of Public Health – Food Safety

Food Safety Tips

Illinois Department of Public Health – Proper Handwashing

Click on the items below to view:

• Certified Food Protection Manager Course Registration Form
• Certified Food Protection Manager Retake or Proctor Registration Form
• Servsafe

Mold and your Health

The Environmental Health Division performs the following functions within the Private Disposal System Program (aka Septic Systems):

• Reviews proposed private sewage disposal system plans and applications.
• Ensures the proposed system is of an appropriate type, sized adequately and located on the property to minimize the chance of future problems.
• Issues permits for private sewage disposal systems that comply with code requirements.
• Inspects the installation work performed on all private sewage disposal systems to ensure that the system is installed correctly.
• Investigate complaints about malfunctioning systems, improper modifications and other problems related to private sewage disposal systems.

Click on the items below to view:

• Area Contractors
• Private Sewage Disposal System Permit Application (NEW 2023)
• Clearance Permit Application
• Local Administrative Requirements and Code
• IDPH Private Sewage Disposal System Code (Updated 2013)
• Well and Septic Planning Guide
• Soil Classifiers Information
• 2023 Contractors Application
• Well & Septic Financial Assistance

Helpful Hints:

• In order to obtain a building permit you must have an approved water & sewage system permit. It takes at least 24 hours to review and process all private sewage disposal system permits.
• Periodic pumping and inspection of a system’s tank(s) is essential to preventing premature failure of system.
• Malfunctioning systems can expose the public to live bacteria and virus that can cause illnesses.
• Should your septic system begin malfunctioning allowing sewage to come to the ground surface, contact a septic contractor, have the system pumped and evaluated to determine the type of corrective actions that are required. Permits are required for repairs to existing septic systems and those repairs should be done as soon as possible.

The Environmental Health Division performs the following functions within the Potable Water Program:

• Reviews proposed locations for new private water wells to ensure that it is sufficiently remote from sources of pollution
• Reviews well permit applications and processes permits
• Inspects wells being sealed

Click on the items below to view:

• Non-Community Water Info
• Water Sampling Information
• Well Facts
• Well Permit Application (New 2022)
• Private Well Information Class
• Well & Septic Financial Assistance

Helpful Hints:

• It takes at least 24 hours to review and process all private water well permit applications.
• The proper sealing of an abandoned well helps prevent groundwater contamination. Wells that are abandoned or to be abandoned must be sealed by a licensed contractor or homeowner. A permit and fee is required and GCHD must be on-site to witness the procedure. Therefore, please call before you seal your well or have someone seal it for you.
• Periodic sampling of your water is recommended for general coliform and nitrates.
• Sterile water sample collection bottles are available at our office for no fee.
• This generally costs in the area of $35 to $40 to have both tests completed.

Well and Septic Inspections for Home Sales

Property Transfer/Well and Septic Survey

The Environmental Health Division can provide you with information and assistance on the following property Transfer/Well and Septic issues:

If you are buying a home, undoubtedly there are many things that you are thinking about. How well the well and septic system is working may not be one of them. However, you should be, because an unknown or undetected problem with a septic system or a well can be a costly financial burden for a recent home buyer.

You can try to avoid encountering such a surprise by having a licensed contractor inspect the Well or Septic system. You will want any Information on file concerning this system, an inspection of the accessible components of the system and laboratory results of a water sample to help provide you greater insight into the history and current status of the systems.

If you have questions please contact the Environmental Health Office at 815-941-3115 and also contact a local contractor.​ To find a local contractor, please click here.

The Environmental Health Division responds to complaints of violations of the Smoke Free Illinois Act (SFIA). The typical route by which we received complaints of these rules are through the State’s SFIA web-site (web address given below). All received complaints are investigated and violations documented for further follow up possibly including the issuance of citations.

• Smoke Free Illinois:

General Rules

The State of Illinois has passed a law prohibiting smoking inside any public place. This law went into effect on January 1, 2008. It was subsequently amended with those amendments going into effect on February 4, 2009. While the law covers a variety of issues, the following are some of the most basic issues that could affect those due to the non-compliance of others.

No one may smoke inside any public place

• No one may smoke within 15 feet of the entrance to a public place
• No one may smoke within 15 feet of a window that opens into a public place
• No one may smoke within 15 feet of a window that opens into a public place
• At each entrance a “No Smoking” sign must be posted at the place of employment or public place where smoking is prohibited. “No Smoking” signs must comply with the specification in the Smoke-free Illinois Act
• All ashtrays must be removed from the facilities where smoking is prohibited

If you observe a violation of these standards, you can report that as a complaint. That information is given below.

Submit Complaints:

As of January 1, 2008, individuals can file a complaint by calling the Illinois Department of Public Health’s toll-free complaint line at 866-973-4646 (TTY 800-547-0466, hearing impaired use only) or on-line through the following Web site:

https://www.idph.state.il.us/smokefree/

The complete Act and other information can be accessed through this same site.

Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is produced by the decay of uranium and radium in the soil. This gas is naturally occurring and can be found at various levels throughout Illinois and Grundy County. The red areas indicate higher levels (above 4 pCi/L) of radon.

According to testing results provided by IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency), 72 homes have been tested in Grundy County and 44% had results above 4 pCI/L.

  Radon rises through the soil and can enter buildings through small cracks in the foundation, gaps around pipes, or sump pits. Generally, there is a negative pressure inside our homes which can cause an upward suction on the soil gases.                 Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Non-smokers can be at risk of lung cancer from radon exposure.           Radon is the greatest source of radiation exposure to the general public. Testing is the only way to determine the radon level of your home. We can help with interpreting radon test results. Call us at (815) 941-3115 if you have any questions regarding radon.   Radon test kits, like the one shown here, can be found in most hardware stores, or ordered on-line. If you are looking at doing your own testing, you may find the information at this site helpful: https://iema.illinois.gov/radon/pdf/guidelinesforhomemeas.pdf     If you are involved in a real estate transaction and either considering having radon testing performed, or your property will be tested for radon, information to help you know what to expect can be found at this web-site: https://www.state.il.us/iema/radon/pdf/radontestguidelineforrealestate.pdf       Related links: Here are a variety of links to additional publications and information about Radon

• https://www.radon.illinois.gov/
• https://www.radon.illinois.gov/pdf/abcofradon.pdf
• https://www.epa.gov/
• https://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
• https://www.radon.com/
• www.epa.gov/radon/
• www.epa.gov

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The Environmental Health Division performs the following functions within the Tanning Bed Inspection Program:

Tanning Facilities Program

Tanning operations, which include all facilities providing consumers’ access to ultraviolet radiation emitting devices for cosmetic purposes, are required to make application for a permit to operate a tanning facility.

• Grundy County Health Department conducts annual inspection of tanning facilities.
• The inspection is done to ensure equipment is maintained and operated properly, and that operators overseeing its use are trained.
• Health Department Inspectors may remove the units from service if they find that it’s operation may present a health hazard. The unit may not be allowed to be used until found to be in compliance upon re-inspection.
• Regulations governing tanning bed licensing and operations
• Grundy County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division recommends that if you are considering opening a tanning operation or adding tanning equipment to your operation that you contact us in advance to ensure that you understand the regulations and licensing process.

The State of Illinois requires all establishments providing body art services such as tattooing, piercing, branding or scarification to be registered with the Department. Upon receipt of a completed application, an inspection is conducted to monitor compliance with the program. Renewal inspections are conducted annually or more often if warranted. Local Health Departments may contract with the Department to conduct the inspections in their jurisdiction.

Grundy County has an ordinance that addresses tattooing and body piercing and conducts the regulatory inspections for the State of Illinois. (Ear piercing is exempt from regulation).

Grundy County Tattoo and Body Piercing regulations

Body Art Technician Application

Report all unlicensed facilities due to possible disease transmission. i.e. HIV, Hepatitis B.

The Environmental Health Division provides the required training for tattoo and Body Piercing operators every year. If sufficient demand exists, additional class offerings will be considered. Please check the Tattoo and Body Art Class link for information about class offerings.

Provides information to seniors, their families and other community agencies on how to access programs, services and benefits available to older individuals. Information and assistance is available for Medicare, Medicaid, Benefit Asset, Pharmaceutical Assistance programs and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). These services are available at no cost.

On-staff care coordinators are available to provide consultations to assess an individual’s need, review service options, and develop a plan of care, free of charge- if eligible.  This program can also assist Seniors with basic household tasks and (for older persons who are moderately impaired), supervising: personal grooming and bathing.  These particular services are provided by an agency other than the health department.

Provides a consultation to all nursing facility applicants who are age 60 and older to explore options for long term care which may include home and community-based services or nursing facility care. A comprehensive assessment helps identify needs, reviews service options and cost, and assists in developing a plan of care. A prospective nursing facility applicant can then choose services that are appropriate and affordable. Care Coordinators provide a free consultation to review service options.

The Grundy County Caregiver Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Grundy County Administration Building, 1320 Union Street, Morris.

This support group is for caregivers who are providing care to a senior who suffers from any type of physical or mental impairment such as Alzheimer Disease, Parkinson ‘s disease, or cancer.

The Grundy County Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets on the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Grundy County Administration Building, 1320 Union Street, Morris.

This support group is for any grandparent/caregiver who is raising or is the primary caregiver to children under the age of 18.

For more information please contact the Health Department at 815-941-3404.

-Home Delivered Meals

Arranges home delivered meals for homebound seniors who are unable to shop, prepare meals, or attend a Senior Dining Center. After meals begin, a Care Coordinator from the Senior Programs Division makes a home visit (by appointment) to confirm eligibility and provide information on additional resources. To be eligible you must be homebound and have difficulty preparing meals. Income and assets are not considered when determining eligibility, but a donation towards the cost of the meals is requested.

Home delivered meals are authorized in those situations where a client is in need of a hot nutritious meal, and they are unable to prepare their own because of illness or disability. The meals and those individuals who volunteer to deliver those meals are coordinated through the Community Nutrition Network.

A qualified professional can provide counseling for aging issues such as illness, loss and grief, relationships, substance abuse, depression and other emotional problems. Call (815) 941-3404 for further information.

You may be providing care to a person aged 60 or over, or you may be a grandparent raising grandchildren. We can help! We can offer information and assistance to connect caregivers to service agencies that can help. When caregivers need to take a short break from their responsibilities in home, adult daycare, and oversight services are available. This program also assists Grandparents raising Grandchildren.

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The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for. Visit Benefits Checkup www.benefitscheckup.org.