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The local public health department for Madison & Dane County, Wisconsin. Healthy People. Healthy Places.
Madison/Dane County, WI
Joined August 2013
As of December 1, 2023, we are no longer actively posting to this channel. 🔹Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@PublicHealthMDC). 🔹Stay up-to-date on our latest news by subscribing to our blog, news releases, and newsletters:
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We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday! We wanted to put some helpful info in one spot in case you’re feeling a little under the weather. Ready more on the blog:
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@cityofmadison is about to get 6% less salty– well the roads are. The City plans to remove 50+ miles of roadway from its salt route network. Reducing the amount of salt on streets prevents salt from entering local waterways. Read our road salt report:
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🆕 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Calling all violence prevention organizations! Apply now for funding to help support your agency’s violence prevention efforts in Dane County. Learn how this money benefits the community: 🖱️ Apply:
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Vape sales to underage buyers is climbing in Wisconsin. According to newly-released data from @DHSWI, underage tobacco and vape sales are up 140% since 2019. It appears confusion over federal vs. state law may be partly to blame. Learn the laws:
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It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Spending a couple minutes getting the vaccine can save you from days of missing work, fun, and holidays. Find a vaccine near you:
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Half of adults are taking precautions for COVID this winter, according to the most recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Wondering what you can do? Read our latest blog about the winter holidays:
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Vision Zero is a data-driven strategy intended to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on all roadways, bikeways, and sidewalks. Madison has made significant progress in projects designed to make the city safer to travel. Read the Nov newsletter:
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If you’re feeling sick or were exposed to COVID at a holiday gathering, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a rundown of what to do:
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Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! Our offices and clinics are closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday.
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Just a reminder our offices and clinics are closed Thursday and Friday in celebration of Thanksgiving, but our website is open 24/7!
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Perfect timing ahead of the holidays! Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional 4 free at-home tests. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests.
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@hartman_bill @UWHealth @fox6now Ha! We just wrote a social post for tomorrow that starts basically the exact same way! Thanks for helping spread the word!
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RT @CDCgov: LISTERIA OUTBREAK: 11 people sick in 7 states. Check your kitchen, including your refrigerator and freezer, for any recalled wh…
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Today marks Transgender Day of Remembrance. We honor and miss the beautiful people whose lives were taken from them in acts of anti-trans bigotry and violence.
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RT @CDCgov: NEW SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: 43 people sick in 15 states. Several brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupe are recalled. Check for re…
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The weekend before Thanksgiving is primetime to prep for the family festivities. We have a few things to add to your checklist to make sure you celebrate the holiday safely:
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Our Respiratory Illness Dashboard was updated today! Respiratory illnesses are on the rise, especially RSV (in young children) and the flu (among everyone). See the dashboard and learn how to keep yourself safe:
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RT @MayorOfMadison: Want more childcare in South Madison, & more trained #childcare workers everywhere? @CityofMadison & @MadisonCollege ar…
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Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys can tell you that sometimes the answer to your mystery is in plain sight. That was the case with a recent illegal dumping mystery… Read how on the blog:
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