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Wisconsin Children Have Second-Worst Vaccination Rate
State officials ramping up promotion as federal report shows immunization is plummeting.
Oct 18th, 2024 by Erik GunnNew CDC Report Shows Wisconsin Families Behind Other States in Protecting Children from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Declining vaccination rates leave children and communities vulnerable to outbreaks
Oct 17th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesWisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases
State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.
Sep 20th, 2024 by Hope KirwanDHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
Vaccines for COVID-19, flu, and RSV arriving across Wisconsin
Sep 12th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Calls on Wisconsinites to Make a Plan to Protect Against Respiratory Illnesses This Fall
Updated COVID-19 vaccine approved and available soon, flu and RSV vaccines available statewide
Sep 13th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Honors State Health Care Providers With the “Wisconsin BigShot” Awards
Annual recognition celebrates providers leading the way in protecting children’s health
Apr 27th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesRepublican Legislators May Suspend Vaccine Requirements
Committee may suspend DHS rules for students on chickenpox, meningitis.
Feb 26th, 2023 by Baylor SpearsState Health Department Introduces New Flu Vaccine Data Dashboard and Report on Vaccine Coverage in Wisconsin
The data will help promote vaccines among populations and communities that need them most
Oct 20th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Urges New Booster Shots
New bivalent vaccines provide wider immunity to virus variants.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Bridgit BowdenDHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Make a Plan to Get Boosted Against COVID-19 this Fall
People 12 and older are now eligible for updated COVID-19 boosters that target the original virus and newest Omicron subvariants
Sep 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Everyone Age 6 Months and Older
Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines authorized for children 6 months through 5 years
Jun 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesDHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses to Everyone 5 and Older
Children ages 5-11 now eligible for a booster dose
May 23rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesOther Vaccinations For Kids Have Declined
Since pandemic state falling behind in vaccinations for measles, mumps, diphtheria, etc.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Erik GunnState’s COVID-19 Cases Tripled in Last Month
Hospitalizations still low but numbers ‘concerning,’ and only 61% in state fully vaccinated.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Erik GunnDHS Urges Vaccination as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Gains Full FDA Approval
Feb 1st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
DHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose for Everyone Ages 12 and Older
DHS also recommends Pfizer and Moderna booster doses at 5 months and an additional primary dose for certain immunocompromised children 5 through 11 years of age
Jan 7th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesA Return to Normalcy?
Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Erik GunnDisputes Over Who to Give Vaccine Slow Process
State panel hashes out who should be next in line, while some say they can't wait.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Shamane MillsCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout A Collaborative Effort in Milwaukee
Things are moving quickly, but officials say a best-case scenario is still mid-spring before widespread availability.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Graham KilmerAll Regions of State Will Get Vaccine
Health care workers will be first to get COVID-19 vaccine under Wisconsin’s plan.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Shamane MillsState Officials Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine
Looking for facilities with ultra-cold freezers.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Bridgit BowdenDHS Launches Provider Enrollment for COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Health care providers encouraged to enroll as early as possible
Nov 9th, 2020 by Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesState Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin