HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Yes, we are all ready to meet family, travel to places and return to a degree of normalcy after two years of the Pandemic and a year of adjusting to this new normal. But, like 2020, … [Read more...]
Who Needs a Flu Vaccine
Who should get a flu vaccine this season? Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative Announces New Campaigns Encouraging COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccinations in Low-Vaccine Rate Zip Codes
Holiday and COVID-19 booster campaigns aim to educate and excite Milwaukee– The Milwaukee County Public Health Collaborative (MCPHC) is announcing three public awareness campaigns designed to … [Read more...]
Biden Administration Urges Americans to Get Flu Shots and COVID-19 Boosters
By Karen Stokes Early increases are being reported in seasonal flu activity. “We noticed a lot of the increases this winter because we haven’t had flu circulating the way it usually does … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Department of Health Launches “Be an InFLUencer campaign”
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz There has been a lot of talk of vaccines this year, especially with the recent unveiling of the COVID-19 vaccine. Although the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is still … [Read more...]
In Light of Pandemic, Flu Vaccinations more Important Than Ever for People at Highest Risk
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, is helping to keep families and communities safe from the flu by providing … [Read more...]
Upcoming Flu Shot Clinic Dates at Ascension St. Joseph
Free Flu Shot Clinic Dates Wednesday, October 7 from 9am to noon Wednesday, October 14 from 9am to noon Wednesday, October 21 from 9am to noon Wednesday, October 28 from 9am to noon … [Read more...]
State health officials encourage flu shots to protect family and friends
People of all ages advised to get vaccinated With the holidays around the corner, and winter break about to start for schoolchildren, state health officials today encouraged Wisconsin residents to … [Read more...]
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics available to public
The Centers for Disease Control say that as many 49,000 Americans die from the flu each year. Many of those deaths could be prevented with an annual flu vaccine. Each vaccine helps to protect the … [Read more...]
Immunizations boost kids’ back-to-school plans
State officials highlight new booster shots, encourage everyone to get their flu shot MADISON— It’s back-to-school time, and state health officials are encouraging parents to put immunizations at the … [Read more...]