Measles is highly preventable with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. With spring break just around the corner, it’s important to prepare for any upcoming travel and take the proper steps to protect your health and the health of others.
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What you should know about pertussis (whooping cough)
This time of year, many respiratory illnesses are starting to spread throughout our campus community. One of these illnesses is pertussis, also known as whooping cough. While the broader Dane County has been monitoring an …
What to know about measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

HPV 101: What you need to know
UHS offers HPV vaccinations and no-cost screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) We won’t give you the full list, but yes, there are 101 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 101 actually. But before …