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MPOX vaccine is available for those 18 years and older who: Registration does not guarantee vaccination The MPOX vaccine is not currently recommended for the general public or for everyone who is sexually active. Getting vaccinated before you are exposed to MPOX provides the best protection. Click here for more information on MPOX (MPV/monkeypox) and …
If you test positive for COVID-19, you may be eligible to take medication to help prevent hospitalization and even death. PAXLOVID is an investigational medicine used to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19. PAXLOVID is for adults and children ages 12 years and older who weigh at least 88 lbs and have tested positive for COVID-19. Paxlovid is …
An updated Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster is now available. The updated booster provides broader protection against newer BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants. The CDC recommends that everyone ages 5 years and older get an updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster. To get the bivalent booster, it must be at least 2 months since your last booster …
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Archived – Information may be out-of-date and is no longer being updated or maintained. October is the time to get your flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine too. Don’t let these viruses get you. Say boo to the flu and COVID-19, too! Things to Do: Click here to find a vaccine provider near you.
The Winnebago County Health Department is part of the Maternal, Infant, and Child Health Team which hosts monthly Podcasts on the 4th Thursday of every month (2nd Thursday in November and December) to bring families, providers, and community partners together. The next Keeping Moms and Babies Alive Podcast is on Thursday, October 27 at 12:30 …
Calling All Dads: A Keeping Moms and Babies Alive Podcast Read More »
