Public Health News

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First Animal Cases of West Nile Virus Discovered
July 1, 2008
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services has announced the first detected animal infections of the West Nile Virus. Click here to read more.
Reducing mosquito breeding will help to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) this summer, especially after the recent flooding. For information on what you can do to help reduce the number of mosquitos in your area, visit our West Nile Virus webpage. Also, read this Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services tip sheet for extra help.

Public Health News Alert: Flood Cleanup Information
June 27, 2008
The City of Milwaukee Health Department has currently run out of flood cleanup kits. If more become available, we will make an annoucement at that time.

Flood Clean-up Information

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Additional clean-up resources including safety concerns for mold removal:

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Public Health News Alert: Measles and Rubella Investigation
May 9, 2008
For current information on the ongoing measles and rubella investigation, please click here.

Norovirus Investigation

February 29, 2008

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has received reports of two recent clusters of norovirus infection within institutional settings. Noroviruses are a category of viruses that result in acute gastrointestinal illness that generally resolves in 2-3 days. The viruses are highly contagious and are easily transmitted in group settings as a result of poor hand washing and hygiene. Norovirus outbreaks have also been linked to contaminated food and water sources. Click here to read the full press release.

Protect Your Family - Immunize!
Children benefit from immunizations by having a much greater chance at avoiding terrible childhood diseases like polio or mumps. For more information on how you can set up an appointment to immunize your child, see our immunization web page. For timely information about specific vaccines, click on the links below.

MHD Undertakes Comprehensive Health Assessment of Milwaukee Area
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) has begun a citywide Community Health Assessment utilizing the MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) health assessment model. This initiative will be the most comprehensive health assessment ever undertaken by the City of Milwaukee, and will be used to formulate our community's future public health goals and outcomes. Please click here to visit our MAPP Community Health Assessment web pages.