Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond



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News Release


*For Immediate Release*

November 24, 2025
Contact: Department of Health Services 608-266-1683

DHS Tracking Respiratory Illness Activity Ahead of the Holiday Season

" Wisconsinites urged to get vaccines now to be protected for the holidays and beyond"

With the holiday season around the corner, cold weather, increased travel, and gatherings with family and friends tend to lead to increased respiratory illness activity. With increased flu activity abroad, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is closely monitoring data trends for what may be a severe flu season. DHS has expanded wastewater testing [ [link removed] ] for respiratory viruses and updated respiratory virus data dashboards [ [link removed] ] to help Wisconsinites stay informed and protected throughout the holidays and the remainder of the respiratory season.

"In public health, data is our alert system. Our data show that on average, cases of respiratory viruses increase late fall and early winter as the weather gets colder," said DHS Respiratory Disease Epidemiologist Tom Haupt. "This is a great time to get vaccinated to prevent illnesses for you and those around you. Vaccination takes less than 30 minutes, which is much shorter than the time you could miss from work, school, or holiday gatherings if you get sick."

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