In this edition of Mid-Day Magazine host James J. Malouf is joined by Kayleigh Mengel, Public health Policy and Communications Coordinator at Wood County Health Department.

Show Notes

Johns Hopkins Medicine has a nice Winter Illnesses Guide that talks about other viruses like RSV, Whooping Cough, Pertussis, and more.

Free COVID-19 tests are available at locations throughout Wood County. Households are eligible to order four free COVID-19 tests at www.COVIDTests.gov.

• Wisconsin Rapids Locations: McMillan Library, Wood County Health Department, Mid-State Technical College
• Marshfield Locations: St. Vincent de Paul and Family Health Center.

There is a vaccine clinic the third Wednesday of every month (Dec. 18, 2024) and it extends into 2025. The clinic is located at the Wood County Health Department in the River Block Building in Wisconsin Rapids. This clinic is for children who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program. And there is a limited stock of vaccine for adults who are un/underinsured. Call 715-421-8926 to see if you are eligible and to setup an appointment.

For more Wood County Health Department news, follow them on Facebook and subscribe to their newsletter at www.woodcountywi.gov/departments/health. For questions, contact the Wood County Health Department at 715-421-8911 or email health@woodcountywi.gov.