Public Health Madison & Dane County

12/24/2025

Happy holidays! Our offices and clinics are closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25.

12/23/2025

Heads-up for our holiday closures! Our offices and clinics will be closed:
❄️Wednesday, December 24
❄️Thursday, December 25
❄️Wednesday, December 31
❄️Thursday, January 1

Our website is 24/7/365! publichealthmdc.com

12/22/2025

As you bake, cook, and light candles, keep our holiday safety tips in mind: https://tinyurl.com/4t57d4uk

12/18/2025

It's news we were hoping we wouldn’t have to share this season. Two children in our state have died from respiratory illnesses. Please, protect yourself and your family: dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/121825.htm

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

You might have heard in the news about a recent change in federal recommendations for the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccination. Let’s talk about what happened and why state public health experts continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccination at birth for all newborns: https://tinyurl.com/ysf2rfnv

12/17/2025

We all want to avoid slipping and falling on slick sidewalks this winter, but more salt doesn’t mean safer steps. Before you lay down buckets of salt on your driveway and sidewalks, read on for our salting safety tips: https://tinyurl.com/588etpt9

12/17/2025

¡La temporada navideña está en pleno apogeo! Hemos recopilado nuestros mejores consejos para ayudarle a usted y a su familia a mantenerse seguros y saludables, sin importar el tipo de celebración que tengan: https://tinyurl.com/yejsm9vj

12/16/2025

A moment of appreciation for Lost Dogs of Wisconsin! The company recently donated microchip scanners to our Animal Services Officers.

Learn more about the work they do in our community: https://lostdogsofwisconsin.org/

12/16/2025

Wrapping up gifts for the holidays? The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists recalls and safety warnings on products like toys and household items. Learn more: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

12/15/2025

An update on bird flu: lab testing has confirmed the first case of bird flu in a Wisconsin dairy herd at a Dodge County farm.

Risk to the public remains low, but it’s important to be aware.

Here are some helpful links:

📰Read more about the update: https://tinyurl.com/mr3czb4a
✅Our recent blog post explains what you can do to stay safe: https://tinyurl.com/26tr5mpp
🧪How DATCP tests for bird flu in cattle:
https://tinyurl.com/3auyvzmv

12/15/2025

ICYMI: If you’re vomiting and having diarrhea, norovirus is probably the cause. We’re seeing wastewater testing pick up more of the virus in Madison.

There’s good news: you can take steps to stop the spread of norovirus! Learn more on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/55fe47dz