DHS Continues to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose within 24 Hours of Birth The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) continues to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth for all newborns and today issued guidance to Wisconsin health care providers affirming the recommendation. Wisconsin’s guidance comes after the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to change recommendations for when children should get the vaccine. The state’s guidance aligns with the extensive evidence that supports the safety and effectiveness of the hepatitis B…

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Claire.Yunker

December 9, 2025

DHS Confirms Additional Cases of Measles in Oconto County, Indicating Community Spread The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Oconto County Public Health have identified five additional cases of measles in Oconto County. The additional cases are linked to the nine cases confirmed in the county on August 2, 2025, bringing the total number of cases to 14. To protect the privacy of individuals associated, personal health details about the cases will not be shared. The ongoing investigation indicates that measles is spreading locally. DHS is working in coordination with…

(see release)

Claire.Yunker

August 22, 2025