The federal government has paused its free COVID-19 test program. Here's how to get tests in Wisconsin
For over three years, the government mailed free COVID-19 testing kits to households across the country, including in ...
Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk?
Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.
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Does Wisconsin have fluoride in its water, and is it good or bad for you? 6 things to know
More Wisconsin communities are voting to eliminate fluoride from their drinking water. Here's what to know about fluoride and why it's being debated.
What to know about bird flu as wild birds across Wisconsin have tested positive for the virus
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is testing additional birds in Adams, Outagamie, Racine and Waukesha counties, DNR Health Section Supervisor Jasmine Batten told the Journal Sentinel.
Wisconsin is seeing among its worst flu seasons of the past decade. Here's why
Wisconsin's particularly acute flu season follows a nationwide trend, as flu cases in the U.S. hit a 15-year high last week, according to the CDC.
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What to know about bird flu as wild birds across Wisconsin have tested positive for the virus
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is ... in direct contact with infected cattle and poultry, according to the CDC. Humans can contract the virus after being in close or lengthy contact ...
Flu cases are high in Wisconsin. What's the difference between flu A and flu B?
While we often refer to it as "the flu," the influenza virus has several strains. Here's what to know about the two most ...
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Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk?
Wisconsin has some of the lowest vaccination rates for the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine in the country, according to most recent CDC data. About 84.8% of Wisconsin kindergartners ...