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Mpox: Vaccine Information
… likely to have been recently exposed to mpox, even if they have not had documented exposure to someone with confirmed mpox. Who can get the JYNNEOS® vaccine? The Department of Health Services … continues to work directly with LTHDs to supply vaccine for people who had a known exposure to someone with mpox and Wisconsinites who meet the eligibility criteria. The JYNNEOS® vaccine is … being prioritized for those most at risk for severe disease. People who are known contacts of someone with mpox or who have another high-risk exposure remain the highest priority. Vaccine is … -
Mpox: Basic Information
… medications that have been used to treat smallpox can be used. People who have been exposed to someone with mpox are eligible to receive a vaccine to prevent the onset of disease or reduce the … after an exposure. Prevention Most people with mpox report having prolonged close contact with someone with mpox. The mpox virus is unlikely to linger in the air or spread through the air over … risk of getting sick. Avoid skin-to-skin contact, including sex and intimate contact, with someone who has a rash or other symptoms. Ask your sexual partner(s) if they have a rash or other … -
Dose of Reality: Opioid Overdose
… experience an overdose at any time. When a person survives an opioid overdose, it’s because someone knew what was happening and how to take action. Call 911 immediately if you think someone is experiencing an opioid overdose. How to recognize an overdose An opioid overdose … on the person until emergency help arrives. Help others without worrying It is safe to help someone experiencing an opioid overdose. You do not need a prescription to use or administer … -
COVID-19: FAQs on Health Privacy
… a serious and imminent threat to a person or the public, and when such disclosure is made to someone they believe can prevent or lessen the threat (including the target of the threat), 45 … of ethical conduct. Can information be shared if a patient or resident was exposed to someone with COVID-19? The HIPAA Privacy Rule recognizes the need for covered entities … -
Adenovirus
… There are a number of ways you can get an adenovirus: Breathing in adenovirus from the air: Someone with the virus coughs or sneezes and the virus gets into the air. It is then breathed in by someone around them. Having direct contact with someone who has an adenovirus: Touching or shaking hands with someone who has the virus on their … -
Wisconsin Wayfinder: Essential Children's Resources
… medical professional. Learn more about tracking your child’s development. "I want to talk with someone about supports and services for my child. Where can I start?" Wherever you’re at on … mental health?" If you notice a change in your child’s emotions or behaviors, talk with someone. A children’s resource guide can connect you with the resources you need to make … -
Dose of Reality: Safer Use/Harm Reduction
… Opioids can harm you. That's why we are sharing safer use tips to reduce the harms you or someone you love may experience when using opioids. While these tips won’t eliminate all dangers … an opioid overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use opioids, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is experiencing an opioid overdose. Carrying naloxone can save lives. This is the … -
Mpox: Information for Health Care Professionals
… testing. Patient is a known contact to a mpox case. Patient reported skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing mpox activity; this includes men who have sex with men. … to person. However, anyone can get the disease if they have close, sustained contact with someone who is infected. Mpox spreads through: Respiratory droplets Close physical contact, … severe outcomes from mpox disease. What should you recommend if your patient had contact with someone who has mpox? If a patient was exposed to mpox, they should monitor for symptoms for 21 … -
BadgerCare Plus: Prenatal Plan Resources
… BadgerCare Plus Application Packet, F-10182 (paper form) Contact your agency I want to appoint someone to apply for me . Visit the Getting Help from Others with Your Eligibility and/or … Plan . View the ForwardHealth Enrollment and Benefits Handbook, P-00079 . I need to let someone see information about my eligibility . Use the Release of Confidential Information … -
TB: About Active TB Disease and Latent TB Infection (LTBI)
… TB infection never develop active TB disease. TB is not spread by Touching an object that someone infected with TB has touched Shaking someone's hand Sharing food or drink Sharing toothbrushes Kissing What are the signs and symptoms … you do if you are exposed to active TB disease? If you believe you may have been exposed to someone with active TB disease, contact your doctor or local health department. They will help … -
Tuberculosis Reporting Made Simple
… the body other than the lungs) needs to be reported within the same time frames. How do I know someone is a suspect TB case? The TB Program, Wisconsin Division of Public Health, uses the … -
BadgerCare Plus: Forms, Guides, and Publications
… Plus . ACCESS website BadgerCare Plus Application Packet, F-10182 (paper form) They want someone to act on their behalf . This can be a person or an organization. Learn more from the … Plus. ACCESS website Information Change Report, F-10183 (paper form) They need to allow someone to see information about their eligibility . Use the Release of Confidential Information … -
Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry (WEAVR): Frequently Asked Questions
… more efficient and timely. In short, volunteers can be deployed faster. How do I contact someone if I have questions? If you'd like more information about WEAVR, email the Division of … -
HIPAA: Protecting Your Health Information FAQ
… or complaint that is reasonably related to the reason for claiming compensation. I have someone who is working on my behalf to help pay my medical bills. Can a hospital billing … -
LTCFS Instructions Module 3: LTCFS Basic Information, Screen Information, Demographics, and Living Situation
… With Live-in Paid Caregiver(s) (this includes service in exchange for room and board) Someone Else’s Home or Apartment This is a residence where the home is owned or rented by another … any of the above selections. This could be a correctional facility. Do not select “Other” for someone in a hospital, swing bed, or other temporary living situation. Prefers to Live The … selections are: Stay at current residence Move to their own home or apartment Move to someone else’s home or apartment Move to an apartment with onsite services Move to a group … -
Medicaid: Forms and Publications
… for the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled Application Packet, F-10101 Online using ACCESS They want someone to act on their behalf . This can be a person or an organization. Learn more from the … having a child. Paper— Medicaid Change Report, F-10137 Online using ACCESS They need to allow someone to see information about their eligibility . Use the Release of Confidential Information … -
Suspension of Benefits for Incarcerated Members: Frequently Asked Questions
… they had to complete the full application again to regain health care coverage. When someone's BadgerCare Plus or Wisconsin Medicaid coverage is suspended, their suspension can be … that should not have been covered during the time they should have been suspended. When someone is suspended and remains part of a household, does that person still count as a member of … -
HIV: FAQs About Testing, Disclosure, and Significant Exposure in Health Care Settings
… or due to a court order. If a positive HIV test is already documented in the medical record of someone who caused a significant exposure, can a provider disclose that information to the person … -
COVID-19: K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education (ECE)
… Learning. Do students, faculty, and staff need to quarantine after close contact with someone with COVID-19? No. Quarantine is no longer recommended for people who were in close contact to someone with COVID-19 except in certain high-risk congregate settings (such as correctional … -
ForwardHealth: Milwaukee Enrollment Services
… forms for BadgerCare Plus, FoodShare, and Medicaid. Customer complaint forms. Can I speak to someone in person? Yes. We have staff members on-site at our locations to help if you need it. Can I speak to someone on the phone? Yes. You can call 888-947-6583. Can I get my homeless mail? Yes. You can …