Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department

10/14/2026

Come on down to the Health Department this evening until 6:00pm for FREE flu vaccine for all kids 9-18 attending schools in Shawano and Menominee Counties!

Did we say FREE?!

10/13/2026

👻This fall, we are able to provide free influenza vaccine (regardless of health insurance status) to any Shawano or Menominee School District Student ages 9-18 between October 12th and November 11th.
In addition, we will be holding our 1st of 2 evening clinics at our Shawano Office (Room 102) on Wednesday, October 14th from 3-6PM (walk-ins welcome!) 👻

10/13/2026

Creepy fact: paint on windowsills, walls, and pipes can release lead dust as it crumbles. Lead is toxic to all people, especially children. A lead-safe, ghost-free home is the safest for everyone. Learn more:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lead/index.htm

10/12/2026

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? Breast cancer can affect women at any age. And in Wisconsin, rates have been increasing among women younger than 45.
➡ Learn more, and learn about the importance of screening: dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p03823.pdf

10/09/2026

The nastiest creations aren’t the ones you have to chase through the mountains into the Arctic; they are the ones that grow in food. Review basic food safety before you create a monster. Learn more at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/safety.htm

10/05/2026

Don’t miss out on a spooktacular Halloween! Get your seasonal flu shot ahead of time, and check if you need any other boosters. Find your records and recommendations on the Wisconsin Immunization Registry: https://www.dhfswir.org/PR/clientSearch.do?language=en

10/01/2026

📣Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
🎃🍁☃️Check out the fall/early winter 2026 edition of the Health Department Herald!
👉Click here to view the full newsletter:https://www.co.shawano.wi.us/i/f/files/Q4%202026%20SMCHD%20Newsletter%20(1).pdf

10/01/2026

It’s been a booming year for ticks, and they won’t go away until the freezing weather arrives. Whether you are out hunting, working outdoors, or hiking in the woods, remember to fight the bite. To learn more:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

Don't Forget your Pets for Emergency Preparedness!