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- We hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday! We wanted to put some helpful info in one spot in case you’re feeling a little under the weather. Ready more on the blog: tinyurl.com/3b9jsa94
- 🆕 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Calling all violence prevention organizations! Apply now for funding to help support your agency’s violence prevention efforts in Dane County. Learn how this money benefits the community: tinyurl.com/d6vswa3a 🖱️ Apply: vpgrant.smapply.io
- Vape sales to underage buyers is climbing in Wisconsin. According to newly-released data from @DHSWI, underage tobacco and vape sales are up 140% since 2019. It appears confusion over federal vs. state law may be partly to blame. Learn the laws: wpr.org/underage-purch…
- It’s not too late to get your flu shot! Spending a couple minutes getting the vaccine can save you from days of missing work, fun, and holidays. Find a vaccine near you: vaccines.gov
- Half of adults are taking precautions for COVID this winter, according to the most recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Wondering what you can do? Read our latest blog about the winter holidays: tinyurl.com/ycch4de2
- Vision Zero is a data-driven strategy intended to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries on all roadways, bikeways, and sidewalks. Madison has made significant progress in projects designed to make the city safer to travel. Read the Nov newsletter: tinyurl.com/4z387s2z
- If you’re feeling sick or were exposed to COVID at a holiday gathering, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a rundown of what to do: publichealthmdc.com/sick
- Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! Our offices and clinics are closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday.
- Just a reminder our offices and clinics are closed Thursday and Friday in celebration of Thanksgiving, but our website is open 24/7! publichealthmdc.com
- Perfect timing ahead of the holidays! Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional 4 free at-home tests. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests. covidtests.gov
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LISTERIA OUTBREAK: 11 people sick in 7 states. Check your kitchen, including your refrigerator and freezer, for any recalled whole peaches, nectarines, and plums. Don’t eat them. Throw them away or return them: bit.ly/3R7c7MB
- Today marks Transgender Day of Remembrance. We honor and miss the beautiful people whose lives were taken from them in acts of anti-trans bigotry and violence.
