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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2024   

 

City of Milwaukee Hosts 2024 Respiratory Season Awareness Kick-Off

MILWAUKEE – Respiratory season has arrived, and protecting yourself against the flu is more important than ever. On Thursday, October 3, join health officials from the City of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee for a press event highlighting respiratory season readiness. Speakers will roll up their sleeves to receive their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines and share essential tips on staying healthy throughout the season.

The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older, with a special focus on those at higher risk of severe illness, including adults 65 and over, young children, and pregnant individuals. After the event, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines will be offered free to everyone 6 months and older on a first-come, first-served basis. Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are also available at the Milwaukee Health Department’s three immunization clinics.

Free COVID-19 tests are available online at COVIDtests.gov, with a limit of four tests per household.

 

WHERE

WHEN

  • Thursday, October 3, 2024, 11 a.m. Press conference and photo opportunity.
    **Public flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic available for Milwaukee residents following the press event, while supplies last (until about 2:00 p.m.)

WHO

  • Speakers include:
    • Mayor Cavalier Johnson
    • WI Health Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson
    • City of Milwaukee Health Department Commissioner Mike Totoraitis, PhD
    • Jon Janowski – Executive Director, Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
      **Speakers will receive their season flu vaccine following remarks.

 

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