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Milwaukee Health Department Coronavirus COVID-19 updates. Visit Impact 211 website for information or call 2-1-1 for assistance.
Updated April 6
Learn more about Covid-19 vaccine safety, walk-in clinics, sign up for alerts, or schedule you vaccination appointment.
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Updated February 25
Free for anyone, regardless of symptoms. Drive-thru or walk-up at American Family Field, Northwest or Southside Health Centers. Learn more and view map of testing sites.
Effective July 16, 2020, the Milwaukee Common Council adopted an ordinance requiring that all persons wear face coverings in public spaces, indoors and outdoors. Learn more and view map of free mask sites.
Updated February 11
View our town hall that aired on February 10. Hear from local health experts who will separate myths from facts and share the latest info on the safety, process and timeline for the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Updated January 27
Visit milwaukee.gov/covidvax for Covid-19 vaccine FAQs, updates and more.
Check out our #CrushCovidMKE Toolkit and show your personal support by using our pledge badge on your social media, newsletter or website.
Updated January 7
Flu shots are more important this year due to COVID-19. Protect your crew by getting a routine flu shot this year and every year.
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Need help managing your money because of COVID-19?
The Financial Navigators Program helps residents one-on-one over the phone to address personal financial issues, identify action steps to manage expenses and provides referrals to maximize income.
Protect your family from lead exposure by getting lead safe! Lead exposure can occur through lead-based paint, drinking water, soil and other materials. What can you do?
Get Lead Safe in Three: Visit Lead-Safe Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is taking action to raise awareness that opioids can be addictive and dangerous. Know the risk of what you're taking / Conozca los riesgos que hay en lo que está tomando
Violence is a public health issue. To coordinate and guide a public health approach to violence prevention, Milwaukee's Blueprint for Peace serves as a comprehensive, community-driven agenda for addressing the complex factors that drive violence.
The MHD is committed to moving us forward with your best interests and safety at mind and heart. We need to stride forward with confidence.
Please check our Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely webpage for more Covid-19 information, news releases and order updates. #StaySafeMKE
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