Public Health

Respiratory Illness Dashboard: Learn the current state of respiratory viruses in Dane County to help you stay healthy.
Get Immunizations: Check your eligibility and make an appointment.
Norovirus Information: Why do I have vomiting and diarrhea? This time of year, it’s probably norovirus.
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Snow power? Preparing for winter power outages! posted January 20, 2026
Be prepared for winter power outages by following the suggestions below.

Category: Environmental Health
How to Prepare for a Dry or Drier January posted December 19, 2025
Trying Dry (or Drier) January can provide mental and physical health benefits from drinking less.

Category: Health and Wellness
State Public Health Experts Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth for All Newborns posted December 15, 2025
State public health experts continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccination at birth for all newborns.

Category: Health and Wellness

News Releases

Extreme Cold Temperatures On the Way posted January 21, 2026
As temperatures drop, take steps to stay warm.
Prevent Lung Cancer by Testing Your Home for Radon posted January 12, 2026
A cancer-causing element known as radon can be found at high levels in roughly half of the homes tested over the past five years in Dane County.
City, County Officials Encourage Flu & COVID Vaccination This Fall posted October 23, 2025
Public Health Madison & Dane County is reminding everyone that getting up to date on flu and COVID vaccines is the best defense against getting seriously sick this respiratory virus season.