Public Health

Measles information: Measles spreads very easily and is preventable with immunization. Learn how to check your record and get immunized if needed.
Get Immunizations: Check your eligibility and make an appointment.
Look Up a Health Inspection: Look up our inspection reports for food establishments, places to stay, and more.
Respiratory Illness Dashboard: Learn the current state of respiratory viruses in Dane County to help you stay healthy.
Air Quality: Learn what to do when the air quality is poor.

Licensing & Permits

For food, lodging, water, well & septic, and tattoo & piercing.
Community Resources

Find help with food, housing, healthcare, and more.
Sexual Health

Get free birth control and testing for HIV and STIs.
Beaches

Information about beach water quality.
Report a Problem

Report an environmental problem or animal concern to us.

Staying Safe from Lead While Renovating posted June 18, 2025
In the final installment of this series, we're talking about how to renovate your home safely.

Category: Environmental Health
Check Out Our Weekly Mosquito Data on Our New Dashboard! posted June 16, 2025
Today, we launched a new dashboard showing our mosquito work. Check it out!
Digging Deeper on Gardens and Lead Poisoning posted June 12, 2025
In part two of this series, we're talking about potential lead hazards in your garden.

Category: Environmental Health

News Releases

Heat Advisory Issued in Dane County posted June 20, 2025
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay connected during extreme heat.
Wear Orange Weekend Honors Victims of Gun Violence, Calls for Change posted June 6, 2025
Public Health Madison & Dane County, City and County leaders, and the Madison Police Department are joining a nationwide call to end gun violence with a series of “Wear Orange Weekend” awareness events.
New Testing Sites Added as Public Health Beach Monitoring Season Begins posted May 30, 2025
This week, Public Health Madison & Dane County kicked off its beach monitoring efforts in Dane County.