Jackson County Public Health

10/28/2026

10/26/2026

📢IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE📢

Jackson County Health Department Confirms Cases of Measles

Health officials investigating possible exposures have confirmed 2 cases of measles in Jackson County related to out-of-state travel. The cases were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Jackson County, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, are working to identify and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus.

People who are most at risk are those who are not vaccinated or don’t know their vaccination status. If you are unsure if you are vaccinated against measles contact your health care provider or JCHD. If you develop symptoms, call your health care provider before going into the clinic.

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that can be spread from person to person through the air and can stay in the air for two hours after a sick person coughs or sneezes. It can cause serious health complications, including pneumonia, brain damage, deafness, and can sometimes be deadly.

Symptoms of measles typically appear approximately 10 to 12 (with a range of 7–21 days) days after exposure, and include:
~Runny nose
~High fever (may be greater than 104°F)
~Tiredness
~Cough
~Red, watery eyes, or conjunctivitis (“pink eye”)
~A red rash with raised bumps that starts at the hairline and moves to the arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin.

If you develop any symptoms of measles, stay home (do not go to work, school, shopping, or use public transportation) and call your doctor’s office or clinic before visiting so they can take precautions so that other patients are not exposed to the virus.

The best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated with the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine. DHS recommends children receive two doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose should be given between 12–15 months of age and the second dose should be given between 4–6 years of age (before start of kindergarten). People born before 1957 are considered immune to measles. All other adults without laboratory evidence of immunity should have at least one dose of measles-containing vaccine. For more information on who should get a measles vaccine visit the DHS measles webpage.

Wisconsin residents can check the Wisconsin Immunization Registry or contact their health care provider or local health department to see if they or their child has been vaccinated to protect against measles.

The MMR vaccine is available at area health care providers, local clinics, local health departments, and some pharmacies.

This is an ongoing investigation. For more information and to view statewide case counts, please visit The Wisconsin Department of Health Services website at Immunizations: Measles https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/measles.htm

Jackson County Public Health 715-284-4301

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

Condoms have had a significant influence on public health by helping prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. As understanding of sexually transmitted diseases increased, public health departments began promoting condoms as an accessible method of reducing the spread of infections such as HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Public health programs have distributed condoms, provided education about proper use, and encouraged safer sexual practices. During the HIV/AIDS epidemic, condoms became an especially important part of public health efforts to reduce transmission and protect communities. Condoms have also provided individuals with a relatively inexpensive and widely available option for preventing pregnancy. Overall, condoms have influenced public health by supporting disease prevention, reproductive health, and public education while helping reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies.

10/25/2026

Happy, healthy kids need good indoor air quality. This , learn more from about clean air in the home.

10/24/2026

Happy National Children’s Health Month! At Jackson County Public Health we keep an eye out for environmental hazards so kids can grow happy and healthy. Learn more about children’s environmental health by watching this short video.

10/24/2026

Today is the day!!

🍂 Fall cleaning isn't just for closets! It's time to check your medicine cabinet, too. 💊

Gather up those unused or expired medications and bring them to Drug Take Back Day for safe disposal.

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
📍 23 Harrison Street, Black River Falls

One small cleanout can help make a big difference for your family and community!

10/23/2026

Melanoma haunts whole families, but you can exorcise it. Cover up and protect yourself from the sun, both at home and when you travel.

10/23/2026

A safer home starts with a quick check of your medicine cabinet! 🏡💊

Unused medications can pose risks when left sitting around the house. Proper disposal helps protect children, teens, adults, and pets from accidental exposure and medication misuse.

Join us for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM to 1 PM!

📍 23 Harrison Street, Black River Falls

Let's work together to keep unwanted medications out of the wrong hands. 💙

10/22/2026

Radon rises naturally from the earth like the dead rise from the grave in a horror movie. Trouble is, you can’t see radon, and it causes lung cancer. Detect it and protect your family from what lies beneath us.