Public Health

Measles information and vaccination: Measles spreads very easily and is preventable with immunization.
Get Immunizations: Check your eligibility and make an appointment.
Respiratory Illness Dashboard: Learn the current state of respiratory viruses in Dane County to help you stay healthy.
Norovirus Information: Why do I have vomiting and diarrhea? This time of year, it’s probably norovirus.
Pregnancy Options and Support: Help finding abortion services, securing the funds needed for care, emergency contraception, and pregnancy support.

Community Resources

Find help with food, housing, healthcare, and more.
Immunizations

Free vaccines for adults and children who qualify.
Licensing & Permits

For food, lodging, water, well & septic, and tattoo & piercing.
Report a Problem

Report an environmental problem or animal concern to us.
Sexual Health

Get free birth control and testing for HIV and STIs.

Are you due for a Pap smear? posted January 27, 2026
Cervical cancer is preventable and curable if it is found early and treated effectively.

Category: Health and Wellness
Snow power? Preparing for winter power outages! posted January 20, 2026
Be prepared for winter power outages by following the suggestions below.

Category: Environmental Health
How to Prepare for a Dry or Drier January posted December 19, 2025
Trying Dry (or Drier) January can provide mental and physical health benefits from drinking less.

Category: Health and Wellness

News Releases

Common Council to Discuss Collaborative Approaches to Violence Prevention posted January 29, 2026
The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature presentations from several City agencies,…
Extreme Cold Temperatures On the Way posted January 21, 2026
As temperatures drop, take steps to stay warm.
Prevent Lung Cancer by Testing Your Home for Radon posted January 12, 2026
A cancer-causing element known as radon can be found at high levels in roughly half of the homes tested over the past five years in Dane County.

Feb 21
Vaccine Clinic at Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
- Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
  101 S. Gammon Rd
Mar 07
Vaccine Clinic at Leopold Elementary School
- Leopold Elementary School
  2602 Post Rd
Mar 14
Vaccine Clinic at Lake View Elementary School
- Lake View Elementary School
  1802 Tennyson Ln
May 25
Public Health Offices Closed
Jun 19
Public Health Offices Closed