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Fall into Preparedness: 5 Things to do Before Winter Arrives posted November 26, 2025
Winter can bring icy roads, power outages, and frigid temperatures--being prepared for all of winter's nuisances can make enjoying the beauty it brings much more joyful! Follow these 5 steps to keep you and your family safe all season long.

Category: Environmental Health
Be Salt Wise This Winter with These Tips posted November 24, 2025
We all want to avoid slipping and falling on slick sidewalks this winter, but more salt doesn’t mean safer steps.

Category: Environmental Health
How to protect baby during respiratory illness season posted November 20, 2025
Is there a new baby in your life? Babies are especially vulnerable during respiratory season. Learn what you can do to help protect them.

Category: Community Initiatives, Health and Wellness, Respiratory Illness (COVID, RSV, Flu)

News Releases

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.
Well Woman Program Enrollment Increases posted October 2, 2025
More women than ever are getting connected to life-saving breast cancer screenings through the Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP).
Abortion Access Narrows in Wisconsin posted September 26, 2025
At Public Health Madison & Dane County, we believe a full range of reproductive health services, including abortion, is essential for healthy communities. Access to that kind of care is now becoming more limited in Wisconsin.