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Measles Information: Measles spreads very easily and is preventable with immunization. Learn how to check your record and get immunized if needed.
Get Immunizations: Check your eligibility and make an appointment.
Pregnancy Options and Support: Help finding abortion services, securing the funds needed for care, emergency contraception, and pregnancy support.
Respiratory Illness Dashboard: Learn the current state of respiratory viruses in Dane County to help you stay healthy.
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Immunizations

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

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Report a Problem

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Sexual Health

Get free birth control and testing for HIV and STIs.

What to do (and not do) if you see a sick bird posted October 20, 2025
For many of us, it’s human nature to want to help. So, when you see a sick creature, your first response might be to try and help it. We're explaining why that might not be smart right now.

Category: Health and Wellness
Under the harvest smoke? Outdoor burning and the impact on our air posted October 14, 2025
Having an outdoor fire this fall? Learn how to enjoy it while also protecting your health and the health of your family, neighbors, and community!

Category: Environmental Health
Our Respiratory Illness Dashboard is Updated for the Season posted October 9, 2025
Learn about the data we use to track respiratory illnesses, like COVID, flu, and RSV, in our community.

Category: Respiratory Illness (COVID, RSV, Flu)

News Releases

City, County Officials Encourage Flu & COVID Vaccination This Fall posted October 23, 2025
Public Health Madison & Dane County is reminding everyone that getting up to date on flu and COVID vaccines is the best defense against getting seriously sick this respiratory virus season.
Well Woman Program Enrollment Increases posted October 2, 2025
More women than ever are getting connected to life-saving breast cancer screenings through the Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP).
Abortion Access Narrows in Wisconsin posted September 26, 2025
At Public Health Madison & Dane County, we believe a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion, is essential for healthy communities. Access to that kind of care is now becoming more limited in Wisconsin.