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Bike and pedestrian safety awareness banner with text “Bike & Ped Safety: Share the Road,” featuring a smiling adult cyclist wearing a helmet and yellow shirt riding a bicycle on a suburban street, with a car approaching in the background, trees and utility poles visible, and official logos for Scott County Health Department and Rock Island County Public Health Department on a blue and green graphic layout.
Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety
The Quad Cities communities are working together to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. It’s important to remember that safety is the highest priority on all Quad Cities trails.
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National Public Health Week graphic with group of people together.
2026 National Public Health Week
Each April, National Public Health Week shines a spotlight on the systems, people, and partnerships that keep our communities healthy. This year’s theme —Ready. Set. Action! — was chosen by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and calls on each of us to look back at the progress made and look forward to the steps needed for an even healthier future.
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Severe Weather Sheltering. Choose the basement or an interior room with no windows. Shelter in place. Close windows, charge devices, lock door, stay tuned.
Be Prepared for Severe Weather
Spring means it’s time to prepare for severe weather! Learn more about the difference between a watch versus a warning, where to seek shelter, and how to sign up for local alerts.
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Fight the Flu! Get Your Flu Shot
Fight the Flu!
Yearly influenza vaccination continues to be recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. If you have questions about the flu shot or other vaccinations, talk to your healthcare provider!
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poster for learning about more about cancer in scott county
Presentation of Scott County Cancer Data
Join experts from the Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health to learn about cancer trends, statistics, and risk factors in Scott County.
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poster for learning about more about cancer in scott county
Presentation of Scott County Cancer Data
Join experts from the Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health to learn about cancer trends, statistics, and risk factors in Scott County. Learn more here.
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vaccines keep our community safe
National Immunization Awareness Month 2025
We will be hosting additional immunization clinics this month as families prepare to head back to school! Call us at 563-326-8618 to make an appointment. Thursday, August 21, 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 22, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday, August 25, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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MMR Vaccine Recommendations Due to Locally Acquired Case of Measles
Due to a locally acquired case of measles not linked to other known cases in Eastern Iowa on Monday, July 14, 2025, an accelerated MMR vaccination schedule is strongly recommended.
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national HIV testing day June 27
National HIV Testing Day Event - June 27
On June 27th, National HIV Testing Day, Scott County Health Department will be providing free rapid HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) testing and counseling at Walgreens located at 1720 W Kimberly Road in Davenport from 10 AM to 6 PM.
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health and wellness fair
Health and Wellness Fair - May 31
The community is encouraged to attend the Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Scott County Health Department and community partners on Saturday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Freight House Farmer's Market (421 W River Drive, Davenport, IA 52801).
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