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Polio
… fecal oral route. This means the virus is swallowed and then multiplies in the intestine. Someone who is infected with polio can spread the disease to others before they develop symptoms and up to two-weeks after symptoms appear. Someone can become infected with polio through: Contact with the poop of an infected person. … -
Immunizations: Meningococcal Vaccines
… or kissing. The bacteria can spread to people who’ve had close or lengthy contact with someone who has meningococcal disease. Close contact also includes sharing items that come in … materials). People don’t catch the bacteria through casual contact or by breathing air where someone with meningococcal disease has been. Sometimes the bacteria can spread to people who … contact with a patient’s oral secretions (saliva or spit), such as a kissing partner If you or someone you know has meningococcal disease, contact a doctor or local health department . They … -
Vaccine-Preventable Disease, Surveillance and Control: Mumps
… Vaccination is not expected to prevent illness or development of disease after infection in someone recently exposed to mumps. Exposed individuals should be vaccinated to protect against … HCP exposed to cases of mumps. a. An exposure is defined as being within three feet of someone with mumps in which either the HCP were not wearing a surgical or procedural mask or the … Vaccination is not expected to prevent illness or development of disease after infection in someone recently exposed to mumps. Exposed individuals should be vaccinated to protect against … -
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
… cancers. How is it spread? You can get HPV through intimate skin-to-skin contact with someone who has the HPV virus, even if they don’t have any signs or symptoms. Because HPV is so … -
Next Steps: After You Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine
… Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or if you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-booster.htm … -
Protect Your Baby Against Hepatitis B
… infected at birth, or at a very young age, are likely to become carriers. A carrier is someone who cannot get rid of the virus from their body. Even though carriers may look and feel … -
Mumps Update
… two doses of MMR can still get mumps, especially if they have prolonged, close contact with someone who has the disease. If a vaccinated person does get mumps, they will likely have less … -
Making a Recommendation for COVID-19 Vaccine
… when having these conversations. Try using the C.A.S.E. Method the next time you talk to someone who has questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Corroborate: Acknowledge the patient ’s … -
Immunizations: Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
… people get shingles more than once. A person with the shingles virus can give chickenpox to someone who hasn’t had chickenpox or hasn’t received the chickenpox vaccine. If you have blisters … -
Immunizations: Chickenpox (Varicella)
… your child’s symptoms will be. It’s not worth taking the chance of exposing your child to someone with the disease. The best way to protect infants and children against chickenpox is to … -
Immunizations: Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
… for uncontrollable, violent coughing that often makes it hard to breathe. After coughing, someone with pertussis may need to take deep breaths that result in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis … -
Promoting Respiratory Illness Vaccinations 2023–2024 Toolkit for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
… • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items in your home, especially when someone in your home is sick. For more information on back to school routine vaccination, … -
Vaccine-Preventable Disease, Surveillance and Control: Pertussis
… pertussis-containing vaccine is an important method for preventing pertussis. However, after someone is exposed to a patient with pertussis, antibiotic prophylaxis may be necessary to … -
COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Recommendations for Coordination of COVID-19 Vaccination of Individuals Eligible March 1, 2021
… effort to residents of their particular jurisdiction or constituency, however, may not turn someone away who lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin. COVID-19 Vaccine Costs and Billing Per …