For information on Avian Influenza A (H7N9) click here. If you are a healthcare professional, click here for information on infection control, case definition, and more.

Fall Prevention Workshop NOW REGISTERING Class Runs June 4th - July 16th. 1:30pm - 3:30pm Manor Point Independent Senior Living 700 E. Stonegate Drive, Oak Creek Cost: $20 - Call 768-6539 to Register.

The Oak Creek Health Department hosts the Fall Prevention Program “Stepping On”. “Stepping On” is a research-based program to reduce falls and increase fall awareness. This is a 2 hour, 7 week session which offers older adults a way of reducing falls and at the same time increasing self confidence in situations where.... [ more.... ]

To help track the West Nile virus (WNV) in Wisconsin, state health officials have reactivated the statewide, toll-free Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610. “Certain dead birds can act as an early warning system for West Nile virus activity in an area,” said Dr. Henry Anderson, State Health Officer.... [ more... ]

The deer tick is most active in the spring, fall and throughout the summer. The symptoms of infection for both deer tick transmissible diseases are: headache, nausea, stiff neck, confusion, paralysis, speech difficulties and memory loss. In rare advanced states the diseases can be fatal. Contact you Doctor if.... [ more... ]

The DNR issued a press release on January 24th advising private well owners in SE Wisconsin (including Oak Creek) to have their water tested for Molybdenum. This does not apply to residents on the City’s municipal water supply. In addition, the DNR has advised WI residents not to drink ground water which exceeds the the molybdenum standard of 40 ug/L.... [ more... ]

What would you do if you couldn’t get out of the house for three days? What would you do if you were told to evacuate? Review our Monthly Newsletters for “Go-Kit” items and additional preparedness information. The “Ready Wisconsin” website is another great source of information... 12 Months of Preparedness Campaign

DUE TO A CHANGE IN FEDERAL POLICY, AS OF 10/01/2012, individuals whose insurance covers immunizations will not be able to be immunized with state‐supplied vaccine at local health departments. Exceptions to the policy will be pertussis-containing vaccines (because of the current statewide outbreak in WI) and influenza vaccine, for this influenza season. If you have any questions please call the Health Department at 768-6539.

Viral hepatitis is a silent epidemic in the United States. In fact, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are 3.5–5 times more prevalent than human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory illness which can infect persons of all ages. The illness begins much like a cold, with a cough progressing to spells of explosive coughing which can interrupt breathing, eating, and sleeping, and can be followed by vomiting and exhaustion... [ more.... ]

Check out the POD Fact Sheet to find out how to get critical medicine you may need during a public health emergency.

On October 25, 2011, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that all previously unvaccinated adults aged 19 through 59 years with diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2) be vaccinated against hepatitis B as soon as possible after a diagnosis of diabetes is made. Unvaccinated adults aged 60+ years with diabetes may be vaccinated at the discretion of the treating clinician after assessing their risk and the likelihood of an adequate immune response to vaccination.

Monthly Immunization Clinics
First Wednesday........ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Thursday........... 9:00am - 11:00am

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