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DHS Confirms Salmonella Infections Linked to National Recall of Live It Up Brand ‘Super Greens’ Powder
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DHS Confirms Salmonella Infections Linked to National Recall of Live It Up Brand ‘Super Greens’ Powder

Eleven Wisconsinites sick, two hospitalized with Salmonella infection; consumers advised not to use product and monitor symptoms

Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Graham, 49 Republican Colleagues in Urging FDA to Continue to Stand for Life
DHS Continues to Recommend the Covid-19 Vaccine for All Wisconsinites 6 Months and Older
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DHS Continues to Recommend the Covid-19 Vaccine for All Wisconsinites 6 Months and Older

Statewide medical order makes it easier for Wisconsinites to get the vaccine

Sen. Johnson Joins Make America Healthy Again Caucus in Reacting to FDA’s Red Dye Ban
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
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Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned

Previously Undetected Parasite Discovered In Wild Wisconsin Trout
Attorney General Kaul Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food
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Attorney General Kaul Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Nearly 400 Recent Lead Poisoning Cases Connected to Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Protections

Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access
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Attorney General Josh Kaul Takes Action to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Coalition of 24 Attorneys General Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Placing Unnecessary Restrictions on Access to Mifepristone

As Previewed in 2024 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Announces DHS Standing Order to Increase Access to Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception for BadgerCare Plus Members Available Now
Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy
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Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy

Governor’s directive enables BadgerCare Plus members to access over-the-counter contraception without copays, urges Legislature to pass bipartisan legislation expanding postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 365 days

Department of Health Services Urges Wisconsinites to Throw Away Applesauce Brands That are Part of Nationwide Recall Due to High Levels of Lead
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Department of Health Services Urges Wisconsinites to Throw Away Applesauce Brands That are Part of Nationwide Recall Due to High Levels of Lead

Parents and caregivers should have children tested for elevated blood levels if they ate applesauce products included in the recall

Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Letter Urging FDA to Address Concerns about Dangerous Pulse Oximeter Inaccuracies Impacting Communities of Color
Attorney General Kaul Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Illicit Xylazine
Attorney General Kaul Joins Multistate Coalition to Fight Back Against Decision to Block Medication Abortion Access
Baldwin, Johnson Introduce CURD Act to Support Wisconsin Dairy Industry and Provide Clarity for Consumers
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Baldwin, Johnson Introduce CURD Act to Support Wisconsin Dairy Industry and Provide Clarity for Consumers

Legislation comes weeks after Baldwin introduced DAIRY PRIDE Act to combat mislabeling of non-dairy products

Gov. Evers Urges FDA to Reconsider Anti-Dairy Guidance, Expresses Support for DAIRY PRIDE Act
Baldwin, Risch, Collins, Welch Introduce Bipartisan DAIRY PRIDE Act to Combat Mislabeling of Non-Dairy Products
DHS Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Program
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DHS Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Program

Wisconsinites can order two free COVID-19 self-test kits every month

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
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City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

This week, Milwaukee County remains in the Medium COVID-19 Community Level, based on U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
Milwaukee Health Department Begins Administering Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Fox River And Bay Of Green Bay Fish Die Off Reported; DNR Seeking Help From Public
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Fox River And Bay Of Green Bay Fish Die Off Reported; DNR Seeking Help From Public

Known Impacted Species Include Channel Catfish, Carp And Sheepshead

DOJ Announces Mallinckrodt to Pay $230 Million Agreement in Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates Lawsuit
City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
Pizza Man to Host Wine Event and Raise Funds for Cancer Research
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Pizza Man to Host Wine Event and Raise Funds for Cancer Research

‘Uncorked For A Cause’ benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes For Measures to Help Secure Access to Baby Formula For Families
BBB Warning: Baby formula shortage leads to potential scams
Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments Available Throughout Wisconsin
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Life-Saving COVID-19 Treatments Available Throughout Wisconsin

Over 480 pharmacies can fill oral COVID-19 antiviral prescriptions across the state

Historic Brown Bottle to Host Whiskey Event and Raise Funds for Cancer Research
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Historic Brown Bottle to Host Whiskey Event and Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Whiskey Business Presented by F Street Group benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Infant Formula Recall: What to Know
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Infant Formula Recall: What to Know

Families encouraged to check for recalled formula and monitor children for symptoms

DHS Urges Vaccination as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval
AG Kaul Urges FDA to Preserve State Regulation of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Wisconsin Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments
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Wisconsin Receives Oral Antiviral COVID-19 Treatments

Initial supply of molnupiravir and Paxlovid is limited, both drugs require a prescription

DHS Deputy Secretary Deb Standridge Statement on New FDA Emergency Use Authorizations of the First Antiviral Pills to Treat COVID-19
DHS Reminds Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Testing Options
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DHS Reminds Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Testing Options

As Omicron cases increase, DHS urges Wisconsinites to get tested before traveling and attending gatherings

Governor Tony Evers Tours Stratatech production facility with DSPS Secretary Dawn Crim, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank
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Governor Tony Evers Tours Stratatech production facility with DSPS Secretary Dawn Crim, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank

The company that grew from a UW–Madison discovery in 1996 is manufacturing StrataGraft, a synthetic skin-graft replacement material for burn victim treatment

Wisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 5-11
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Wisconsin to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 5-11

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective for this age group

AG Kaul Joins Coalition Urging FDA to Accelerate Actions to Protect Children From Toxic Metals in Baby Food
Baldwin, Brown Lead Colleagues in Urging USTR to Support American PPE Production by Ending Tariff Exclusions for PPE From China
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Baldwin, Brown Lead Colleagues in Urging USTR to Support American PPE Production by Ending Tariff Exclusions for PPE From China

Imposing Duties on PPE from China will Restore Vulnerable Supply Chains, Support American Companies that Retooled Their Production Facilities to Increase Production of Life-Saving Products

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update
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City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Vaccination rates continue to slowly increase at a rate of approximately 0.5% each week

DHS Urges Vaccination as Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval
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DHS Urges Vaccination as Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval

Vaccination also encouraged under EUA for children ages 12 to 15, and for an additional dose in people who are immunocompromised

Immunocompromised People Eligible for Third Dose of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
Wisconsin to Offer Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose to People Who Are Immunocompromised
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Wisconsin to Offer Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Dose to People Who Are Immunocompromised

DHS supports FDA, ACIP recommendations of additional dose of mRNA vaccine to people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised

Wisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15
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Wisconsin Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations to Children Ages 12-15

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective

Wisconsin DHS Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
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Wisconsin DHS Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Vaccinators instructed to stop administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5
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Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 5

Wisconsin leads the nation in getting available shots in arms

Wisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
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Wisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Third FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective

HDA Statement on FDA Authorization of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
AG Kaul, Bipartisan AGs Push FDA to Examine Progress in Opioid Fight