With Respiratory Virus Cases Increasing Across the State, DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves

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With Respiratory Virus Cases Increasing Across the State, DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Protect Themselves With high respiratory illness activity throughout the state, the Department of Health Services (DHS) urges Wisconsinites to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses as soon as possible and reminds them it’s not too late to get the protection that can help avoid serious illness this season. Flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV) activity levels are increasing significantly across Wisconsin and nationwide. Emergency department visits due to respiratory viruses have also…

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January 8, 2025

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