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Do you know where your vaccination records are? posted May 16, 2024
Preparing now can save you trouble later!

Category: Health and Wellness
There was a measles case in Dane County: What you need to know posted April 30, 2024
On April 26, 2024, we reported one confirmed case of measles in Dane County.

Category: Health and Wellness
Nature is Everywhere: and It Affects Your Health posted April 18, 2024
Madison was selected to join the Nature Everywhere Initiative. The goal is to increase access to nature everywhere children live, learn, and play by giving communities the tools and resources to make it happen.

Category: Community Initiatives, Health and Wellness

News Releases

Community Exposure Locations for Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County posted April 26, 2024
Public Health Madison & Dane County continues to investigate the confirmed case of measles in Dane County. The investigation identified two community locations where people may have been exposed to measles.
Confirmed Case of Measles in Dane County posted April 26, 2024
Public Health Madison & Dane County reports that there is a confirmed case of measles in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County.
Help Our Community Understand “Forever Chemicals” posted April 10, 2024
Public Health Madison & Dane County is now accepting applications from local organizations interested in helping connect with people in their community about PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or “forever chemicals”.