Center for Disease Control and Prevention launch 'Let's Rise' vaccine program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's campaign "Let's Rise" is geared toward giving families information about recommended shots.
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Wisconsin flu vaccinations have dropped ten percent in the last year
WISCONSIN (WKBT) -- Doctors say we might be in for a rough influenza season. Fewer Wisconsinites are getting vaccinated. Over the last year, rates have dropped 10%. Doctors say the rise in COVID-19 vaccinations could be to blame. "In particular,…
Health officials advise to vaccinate children as new school year arrives
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wisconsin's on time vaccination rates among children is down 20%. Health officials say vaccinations are the best way to keep your…
Wisconsin administers over 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, DHS says
Health officials have administered more than 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Wisconsin, according to the DHS.
Youngest kids eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; shots in La Crosse to begin in early July
Children between 6 months and 4 years of age throughout the country got their first COVID-19 shots Tuesday, but it will be a few more weeks before the vaccinations are available to that age group in the La Crosse area.
UW Health researching vaccines to treat prostate cancer
Researchers at UW Health in Madison hope a vaccine to treat prostate cancer could set the stage for the future of cancer treatments.
CDC offers guidance ahead of return to school for students
UNDATED (WKBT) - The CDC is weighing in on COVID-19 plans for K-12 schools. The agency recommends anyone who is not fully vaccinated wear a masks…
Local organizers hold rally questioning vaccine mandates and masking kids
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Despite health experts strongly encouraging children to get vaccinated and wear masks, some others don't necessarily agree. A rally was held in La Crosse today…
Health experts strongly encourage vaccinating kids to end pandemic
MADISON, Wis (WKBT) - In the hopes of reaching herd immunity as a nation, there is one group of people health experts strongly recommend get vaccinated: kids. Health officials say that vaccinating younger children is an important part of ending…
State's COVID-19 vaccination plan shows which Wisconsinites would get doses first
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)-- While COVID-19 vaccine trials are still underway, Wisconsin officials are already planning for who would get it first once it's ready.…
