NSHD NEWS AND INFORMATION

This fall NSHD is hosting three flu clinics throughout the North Shore! Come to the clinic that best fits your schedule.

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED - WALK IN

 

*  GLENDALE: Monday, October 14, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

    North Shore Health Department Training Room (Station 82)

    5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209

 

*  BROWN DEER: Monday, October 28, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

    Brown Deer Public Library Community Room (lower level of library) 

    4301 W Brown Deer Road, Brown Deer, WI 53223

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT NSHD FLU CLINICS:

  • All formulations of flu are preservative-free:
    • High-Dose Trivalent Flu (65yrs+): Free for Medicare recipients; $75 private pay
    • Adult Trivalent Flu: Free for VFA eligible individuals; $40 private pay
    • Kids Trivalent Flu (injectable): Free for all kids, regardless of insurance
    • Kids FluMist (intranasal): Free for all kids, regardless of insurance
  • We will provide receipts for all self-pay individuals - receipts can be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement.
  • Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card.

Adult COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) will be provided through Kroger Health/Pick n Save Metro Market Pharmacy, please bring your insurance card.

 

 

To learn more visit the Environmental Health page

 

 

 

 

 

 

We completed the North Shore Community Health Assessment (CHA). Click the image below to access the full report.

 

 

Our Health Officer was interviewed by Fox6 Milwaukee regarding the dangers of fentanyl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vNKVr4it44

 



 

 

 

COVID-19 INFORMATION

COVID-19 AT-HOME TESTS

Place your order for free at-home COVID-19 tests

As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.
Here's what you need to know about your order:

 

Other options for COVID-19 at-home tests

  • Stop by the NEW NSHD office:
    • Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    • 5901 N. Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209
  • Purchase an at-home test at most local retailers or pharmacies (around $20.00 on average per box (of 2 tests))
  • Visit testinglocator.cdc.gov to find a location that offers no-cost COVID-19 testing near you

 

Wondering if your at-home COVID-19 tests are still good to use?

The FDA has recently extended the expiration dates for many at-home COVID-19 tests.

  • Before discarding tests you have at-home check the updated expiration dates to ensure you're staying prepared and safe.
  • For more information and to see if your tests are still valid, visit: FDA At-Home OTC COVID-19 Tests

COVID-19 VACCINES

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-2025. 

Which updated COVID-19 vaccines are available?

The FDA has approved and authorized for emergency use updated COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to provide better protection against COVID-19 caused by circulating variants.

Specifically, FDA has authorized the following for emergency use:

  • Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age
  • Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 12 years of age and older
  • Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) for individuals 6 months through 11 years of age

The following COVID-19 vaccines are approved by FDA:

  • Comirnaty (2024-2025 Formula)
  • Spikevax (2024-2025 Formula)

 

Where can you get vaccinated? 

Check with your health insurance provider to find a doctor, clinic, or pharmacy where vaccines will be available to you, and bring your insurance information to your vaccination appointment. If you do not have health insurance, or your health insurance does not cover vaccines, there are programs that can help, including the Vaccines for Children program and Vaccines for Adults program.

Find COVID-19 vaccine provider near you

 

Updated 9/26/2024

The North Shore Health Department has a proud and respected tradition of providing excellent health services to our North Shore communities. With our knowledgeable staff, we are continuing our mission to assure, promote, and protect the health and safety of the people in the North Shore.

 

In partnership with the communities we serve, the North Shore Health Department assures, promotes, and protects the health and safety of the people in the North Shore.

 

The North Shore Health Department will collaborate with residents and community partners to optimize health and safety for people who live, work, and spend time in the North Shore.

Hours:  Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Closed Holidays.

Phone:  (414) 371-2980

Fax:       (414) 371-2988

Email:    nshd@nshealthdept.org

 

As staff are often out serving the community, please allow 24-48 hours for a response to your phone call or email. Calls received after hours or on weekends may take longer to reply.

For urgent public health concerns outside of office hours, contact the Bayside Communications Center’s non-emergency line at (414) 351-9900, and the appropriate public health authorities will be notified.

 

We thank you for your continued support of North Shore Health Department.

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