NSHD NEWS AND INFORMATION

Flood damage from the recent storms?

Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging folks to either call 2-1-1 or fill out the damage report form on their site

( https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/damage-report ).

Fill Out Damage Report Form

This helps the county understand the extent of the damage and potentially secure more federal funding for recovery efforts.

Questions? Feel free to give us a call ( 414) 371-2980 ) and we will do our best to assist!

 

 

COMING UP

 

Save the date and mark your calendars! To make it easier for you to stay healthy, NSHD is hosting three flu vaccination clinics this fall! Learn more: NSHD Flu Clinic

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Food Safety Recall Information

We typically display the latest food recalls from the FDA, USDA, and CDC right here.

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To stay informed, we recommend visiting the official site directly:

View Recalls on FoodSafety.gov

Measles is Very Contagious

Environmental Alerts and Notices

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 WILL BE THE LAST DAY OF BEACH WATER TESTING FOR THE 2025 SEASON. 

DURING THE OFF SEAON THE BEACHES ARE NOT TESTED AND ARE NOT MOINTORED. SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.

The first confirmed West Nile virus activity has been found in Wisconsin this year and we are urging everyone to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

More information and the full press release from DHS can be found here.

Recalls and Notices

 

To learn more about recalls and notices, visit the FDA or USDA FSIS Recalls

NORTH SHORE THRIVE: Community Health Improvement Plan 2025-2029

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The CHIP is our roadmap for tackling key health priorities in the North Shore, based on the CHA. NORTH SHORE THRIVE: A Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2025–2029 is a five-year, community-led initiative focused on making a lasting impact. Together we can make healthier strides!

2025–2029 CHIP Health Priorities:

  • Mental Health
  • Healthy Living
  • Environmental Health
  • Communication and Community Engagement

To learn more, visit our Community Health Improvement Cycle and Process webpage:

Explore the CHIP 2025–2029 Plan

COVID-19 AT-HOME TESTS

Options for COVID-19 at-home tests

 

We no longer have COVID-19 Home Tests available at our department. Due to COVID-19 funding cuts we will not have tests available for the foreseeable future.

  • Purchase an at-home test at most local retailers or pharmacies (around $20.00 on average per box (of 2 tests)) (Wal-Mart, CVS, etc.) and online.
  • Contact a healthcare provider to see if they offer testing.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Updated 8/27/2025

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 8/27/2025

NSHD CLINIC HOURS

 

 

  • With our move to Glendale, our clinic hours have changed. We now offer four different clinic days and times throughout the month.  If you have clinic related questions, please call our office at 414-371-2980.
  • In addition, we now offer Car Seat Safety Checks. To learn more visit our webpage: Car Seat Safety

CONTACT NSHD

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.

NSHD ANNUAL REPORT

Read our 2024 Annual Report Here:

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