Public Health

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.
Look Up a Health Inspection: Look up our inspection reports for food establishments, places to stay, and more.
Respiratory Illness Dashboard: Learn the current state of respiratory viruses in Dane County to help you stay healthy.
Air Quality: Learn what to do when the air quality is poor.

Licensing & Permits

For food, lodging, water, well & septic, and tattoo & piercing.
Community Resources

Find help with food, housing, healthcare, and more.
Sexual Health

Get free birth control and testing for HIV and STIs.
Beaches

Information about beach water quality.
Report a Problem

Report an environmental problem or animal concern to us.

Canadian wildfires could mean poor air quality soon. Here’s how to stay safe. posted May 30, 2025
Knowing your risk of health effects, checking the Air Quality Index, and knowing how to modify activities are simple steps you can take when our air quality is poor.

Category: Environmental Health, Health and Wellness
Hearing that buzz? It’s the mosquitoes. posted July 21, 2025
Getting bitten a lot this year? You’re not alone.

Category: Environmental Health
Ticks, Mosquitos, and Worms, Oh My! posted July 18, 2025
Let's take a closer look at the most common diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes in Wisconsin, as well as a few to keep your eyes on if you’re traveling abroad.

Category: Environmental Health, Health and Wellness

News Releases

Heat Index to Reach Dangerous Levels in Dane County posted July 23, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11am through 8pm Wednesday.
Overdose Spike Alert: Risk of Drug Overdose Increased in Dane County posted July 15, 2025
On July 15, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community.
Public Health Launches Digital Partner Services to Help Stop Spread of STIs posted July 2, 2025
Public Health Madison & Dane County is launching a new initiative designed to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) more efficiently.