People encouraged to get respiratory virus vaccines

A teen driver is involved in a crash every 28 minutes, in Wisconsin. Inexperience, distractions and speed, often contribute to these crashes. Parents and caregivers have an important role, in teaching teen drivers to make smart choices, before handing over the keys. “Ongoing conversations about safe driving can go a long way, in preparing teen drivers to take the wheel,”said Wisconsin St...

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans each year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While many teens expect to deal with breakouts, acne can last well into adulthood, and take a toll on both physical and emotional health. Most commonly, acne will affect the face, chest, back and sometimes, the shoulders, and can co...

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to protect themselves against respiratory illnesses this fall. Updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season, are becoming widely available, statewide, to protect against the current strains of these viruses that are circulating this season. RSV vaccines are also available for people who are ...