Health Department Situation Update 12/2/22

Winnebago County Health Department

Health Department Situation Update

December 2, 2022, 12:30 p.m.

GENERAL NEWS

Situation Update Changes: Due to the upcoming holidays, our next Situation Update will be published on Thursday, December 22. In 2023, we will begin publishing the Situation Update monthly. Situation Updates will still be emailed and will continue to be available on our website. The COVID-19 Data Summary will continue to be published weekly and available our website.

Be Courageous Parent Panel Discussion: Breakwater, with the Oshkosh Police Department, Boys and Girls Club Oshkosh, Rogers Behavioral Health, and Catalpa Health, is hosting a FREE parent panel discussion on Tuesday, December 13 from 6-7:30 pm at the Boys and Girls Club Oshkosh (501 E Parkway Ave, Oshkosh). This event is for any adult interested in learning more about youth substance use and have their questions answered. Current trends and how to begin the conversation around substance use will be discussed. Come early at 5:30 pm for a free dinner. Childcare is available - just call 920-233-1414. For more information or to register, visit wchd.pub/3qhMmem.

Free Narcan Training: The Winnebago County Health Department is hosting virtual training on recognizing the signs of an opioid overdose and using Narcan (naloxone) to reverse an opioid overdose. The training is free and available to anyone in the community. Training is scheduled for:
Tuesday, December 13, at 12 to 1 p.m. and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Register at wchd.pub/narcantraining22 or call 920-232-3000.

Narcan is easy to use and is available locally, free of charge, at the Winnebago County Health Department's Oshkosh office, Solutions Recovery, Vivent and Unity Recovery Services. Fentanyl test strips can also be found at the health department and Vivent.

Prevent Underage Drinking During the Holidays: You can’t always prevent your child from being offered alcohol, but you can help them be prepared if it occurs. During the holiday season, kids may have more exposure to alcohol. If you’re at a holiday party where all ages and alcohol are included, remember that kids are always watching and often try to emulate the behavior of the people they respect and admire. This is a good opportunity to lead by example and use your influence to help prevent underage drinking. Have age-appropriate conversations. Every child is different but understanding where most kids around your child’s age are in their development can help start conversations about underage drinking. Not sure where to begin? Get tips on having age-appropriate conversations about alcohol. Giving kids the tools to handle peer pressure is one of the most important things you can do to help them make healthy choices and stay alcohol-free.

New Wellness Plus Classes are Starting! Join the Strong Bodies Class and Stand Up! classes this winter. Classes are available throughout Winnebago County. Find a full list of Wellness Plus classes at wchd.pub/wellnessclasses. Call the Winnebago County Health Department at 920-232-3000 to register or if you have additional questions.

Strong Bodies is a research proven strength training class for men and women 55 and older. The class meets twice a week for 12 weeks. Strength training improves bone density, arthritis symptoms, flexibility, mood, confidence levels and reduces falls.

Stand Up! helps you make simple, everyday changes to increase how often you stand. It is NOT an exercise program, but uses strategies to add more standing time a day. This class is proven to decrease the risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and early death.

Next Week is National Influenza Vaccination Week: There’s still time to get vaccinated against flu! Flu vaccines are proven to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death. Since flu viruses are constantly changing and protection from vaccination decreases over time, getting a vaccine every year is the best way to prevent flu. Vaccination is particularly important for people at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, including young children. This flu season is already more severe than previous seasons. To keep yourself and your loved ones healthy, get vaccinated.

Respiratory Illnesses: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Wisconsin Department of Health Services are reporting an increase in RSV activity and other respiratory illnesses, especially in children. Most people recover in a week or two, but some respiratory illnesses can be serious. Easy steps to follow to prevent the spread of these illnesses include: washing hands frequently, covering your cough, sanitizing surfaces, and staying away from others when you have symptoms. Learn more here.

COVID-19

COVID-19 Data Summary:

Updated 12/1/22

Click the button below to access the data summary.

COVID-19 Data Summary

For more COVID-19 vaccine data, please see the DHS webpage.

For additional demographic information, please see this DHS web page.

Update to Immunization Schedule: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended updates to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules, including additional information for approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines. Updated immunization schedules will go into effect in 2023. ACIP also voted to approve the incorporation of authorized COVID-19 vaccines into the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This action ensures that in the future, vaccination coverage will continue once the COVID-19 vaccines are commercialized. For more information on immunization schedules please visit the CDC's webpage.

COVID-19 Vaccine Offerings: Beginning January 1, 2023 the Winnebago County Health Department will no longer be offering the Moderna vaccine at local vaccine clinics including Walk-In Wednesday at Sunnyview Expo Center and Tuesdays at the Fox Crossing Fire Department. The Moderna vaccine will be available until the end of the year at our clinics while supplies last. Please call 920-232-3026 or visit wcvaccine.org to ensure the vaccine of your choice is available. Also, the Moderna vaccine may still be available at local pharmacies, health care providers and alternative vaccine sites. Please visit vaccines.gov to find vaccine clinic locations near you.

MONKEYPOX

Vaccine Available at the Winnebago County Health Department: Our Health Department is currently offering the JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine, by appointment only, to anyone eligible. Prioritization is based on guidelines provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). To make an appointment or see if you are eligible, call our hotline at 920-232-3026 or email [email protected].

What You Need To Know: For information about cause, transmission, symptoms, treatment, vaccine and other prevention recommendations for Monkeypox, please visit the Winnebago County Health Department website or call the Health Department Hotline: 920-232-3026. Additional information and resources available at the DHS website.

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Monkeypox Data Summary

For Monkeypox data please see CDC's website and DHS's website.

RESOURCES & INFORMATION

COVID-19, Monkeypox, other general public health concerns - Visit Winnebago County Health Department website or call the Health Department Hotline: 920-232-3026.

Non-medical related concerns (Utility, Food & Housing Assistance, Elder Care, Crisis Intervention, Alcohol & Drug Recovery and Much More) - contact 211 or visit their website.

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