City of Milwaukee Health Department urges precaution as measles activity continues | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City of Milwaukee Health Department
April 21, 2019
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is reminding area residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated for measles.  With cases on the rise surrounding the state of Wisconsin, the department strongly recommends residents to review their families’ immunizations to ensure they are protected against measles. Increased travel around the holidays raises the risk for transmission of measles.
To protect yourself, your family, and those around you, MHD recommends the following:
MHD provides the measles vaccination to eligible residents.  Residents are encouraged to contact the Immunization program at 414-286-8034 to check their eligibility.  For more information about measles infection and vaccine go to: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/measles.htm
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