WISCONSIN | RESPIRATORY VIRUSES Wisconsin health officials urge vaccinations before holidays DAVID WAHLBERG Nov 14, 2024 Nov 14, 2024 Updated Dec 25, 2024 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Wisconsin health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, before the holidays.kAm$@ 72C[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]59D]H:D4@?D:?]8@G^:>>F?:K2E:@?^:?7=F6?K2]9E>Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qma`]fT @7 A6@A=6 92G6 C646:G65 2? 2??F2= 7=F D9@Ek^2m E9:D 72== 2?5 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]59D]H:D4@?D:?]8@G^:>>F?:K2E:@?^4@G:5\`h\G244:?6\52E2]9E>Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm`_]dT 92G6 925 2? 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Nasal spray flu vaccine by Madison company boosts protection in seniors, study says UW-Madison research, FluGen's experimental vaccine increased antibodies for people using the nasal spray along with a flu shot.
Wisconsin cows must test negative for bird flu to attend fairs, state says “We haven’t seen (bird flu) in Wisconsin yet, but I think that data is really weak because we’re not really actively doing surveillance,” UW-M…
Air sampling in Dane County schools tracks flu, COVID-19 In a study in the Oregon School District, air monitors measured flu and COVID activity as reliably as student absences and tests, a UW study found.
With 3 deaths, nearly 600 hospitalizations from RSV in children, state officials urge pregnant women to get vaccinated Pregnant women should get a new vaccine against RSV between 32 weeks and 36 weeks gestation, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said.
5 ways to stay healthy this winter as respiratory viruses surge Flu, RSV and COVID-19 are on the rise in Wisconsin and many parts of the country. Here are five things you can do to stay healthy.
Two Wisconsin children die from RSV as respiratory viruses surge before holidays Health officials urge vaccination against RSV, flu and COVID-19, and staying home if sick.
Worker dies after construction site accident in western Wisconsin Extensive life-saving efforts were unsuccessful after the accident at a construction site in Vernon County on Tuesday morning.
Agrace closing hospice care unit in Janesville A spokesperson cited staffing challenges, and said people needing inpatient hospice care can use the larger unit in Fitchburg.
Med Flight, some ambulances, now giving trauma patients whole blood The switch, from blood products or saline, reduced mortality among soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, leading to civilian use.
UW Health in Madison, Children's Wisconsin near Milwaukee merge pediatric heart care This joint venture combines pediatric heart care at Wisconsin's two academic medical centers.
Madison hospitals should make getting financial help easier, advocate report says Confusing financial assistance policies leave too many patients with medical debt, a report by ABC for Health says.
