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Health officials say the best way to prevent death or hospitalizations from the flu and other respiratory viruses is to get vaccinated.
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The CBC says its inventory recently dropped to just a two-day supply of O-positive and even less of O-negative.
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People who feel healthy may put off getting healthcare than can make a big long-term difference
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Research shows around 15% of children need medication or physical restraint just to get through treatment in the ER, adding to an already stressful situation for them and their parents
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Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly more popular for their ability to store a lot of power without taking up a lot of space. But they also come with a higher risk of fire if they’re damaged or not being used properly.One on an E-bike is being blamed for a house fire in Vilas County last week.
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The Oneida County Health Department is responsible for a range of services. This includes following up on animal bites in case of rabies, monitoring communicable diseases, restaurant inspections, and environmental health, like water, lead, and radon testing.
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Perinatal experts said postpartum depression is more common than most people think and those covered by Medicaid are at higher risk
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Air quality expected to worsen overnight as more smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the regionAir quality could drop to the unhealthy to very unhealthy range.
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Canadian wildfires are expected to drop air quality across the region Friday.
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As Women's Health Month comes to an end, public health officials are urging Wisconsin women to be aware of the increased risks they face from any amount of alcohol consumption
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The Journal of the American Medical Association study found 32% of dementia is associated with hearing loss
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Proposed changes to SNAP will cost Wisconsin taxpayers more than $314 million a year, according to a State Department of Health Services analysis.