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Student immunization rates improve, as state begins to ‘turn the corner’ on decline seen during pandemic

by Sean Kirkby | Aug 17, 2023 | Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

Wisconsin students are still behind in vaccinations required for school, despite an increase in the percent receiving their shots compared to the prior school year, the Department of Health Services said Wednesday.

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Bills aim to boost vaccination rates

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 10, 2023 | Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

A Democratic member of the Assembly’s health committee unveiled bills this week that seek to boost vaccination rates in Wisconsin.

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Lawmakers block meningitis, chickenpox requirements for students

by Elizabeth Casolo | Mar 10, 2023 | DHS, Education, Population Health, Prescription Drugs, Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

Republican lawmakers have shut down a Department of Health Services rule mandating meningitis vaccines and chickenpox disclosures from a healthcare professional for K-12 students.

GOP lawmakers question COVID-19 response at hearing over meningitis shot requirement

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 8, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

Republican lawmakers questioned health officials on the state’s COVID-19 response Tuesday as they seek to suspend a rule requiring seventh graders to receive the meningitis vaccine and a booster in 12th grade.

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CDC recommends public indoor masking in Barron, Rusk counties

by Sean Kirkby | Mar 6, 2023 | Coronavirus, COVID-19 Update, Population Health, Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

Federal health officials recommend public indoor masking in Barron and Rusk counties in northwestern Wisconsin due to high COVID-19 community levels.

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Lawmakers to hold public hearing on new vaccine requirements

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 28, 2023 | Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

The head of a legislative committee charged with reviewing administrative rules wants to suspend a new policy that, in part, requires seventh graders to receive the meningitis vaccine and 12th graders to receive a booster shot.

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Sen. Johnson seeks to bar federal dollars for providers that deny care over COVID-19 vaccination status

by Sean Kirkby | Feb 16, 2023 | Coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccines | 0 |

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and nine other GOP senators have introduced a bill that would bar healthcare facilities from receiving federal funds if they deny care to patients based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Category: Vaccines

Student immunization rates improve, as state begins to ‘turn the corner’ on decline seen during pandemic

Bills aim to boost vaccination rates

Lawmakers block meningitis, chickenpox requirements for students

GOP lawmakers question COVID-19 response at hearing over meningitis shot requirement

CDC recommends public indoor masking in Barron, Rusk counties

Lawmakers to hold public hearing on new vaccine requirements

Sen. Johnson seeks to bar federal dollars for providers that deny care over COVID-19 vaccination status

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