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Eclipse Eye Safety
A solar eclipse is one of nature’s grandest spectacles. Follow the guidelines below to enjoy the total solar eclipse safely and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime.
The only time that the Sun can be viewed safely with the naked eye is during a total eclipse, and then only when the Moon totally covers the disk of the Sun. Use ISO certified eclipse viewing glasses or a shade number 14 welder’s glass to view the eclipse safely.
Temporary Food Events
NOTE FOR TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: We expect to have many temporary food events to permit & inspect, so please have permit applications submitted by April 1, 2024.
Jackson County Health Department follows the Food Code adopted by the State of Illinois, and the County’s Food Service Sanitation Ordinance. Those wishing to conduct a temporary event where food is served are instructed to consult Jackson County’s Temporary Food Service Guidelines. A permit application and the appropriate fee must be submitted…
Temporary Campground Registration
In 2017 Jackson County adopted a Temporary Campground Ordinance to help ensure minimal health & safety conditions at such campgrounds. This ordinance applies to property owners allowing camping on their property for monetary gain in the unincorporated areas of the county. Owners of temporary campgrounds must register them with Jackson County Health Department and remit the $20 annual registration fee. Campgrounds operated by government entities are exempt from the ordinance.
Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
On Wednesday February 28th, 2024, the CDC director endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness.