The Winnebago County Health Department's Communicable Disease Team manages active surveillance of illness within Winnebago's schools. Monitoring this data can help us track, anticipate and respond correctly to prevent disease outbreaks.
Parents have an important role in this process by keeping sick children at home and notifying the school if their child has a fever, diarrhea or is vomiting. If you would like to receive illness report emails directly from the Winnebago County Health Department, please fill out this form.
Flu
Flu activity is high in southwestern Wisconsin. The best way to
prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year and practice good hand washing. (Map shows levels of influenza-like illness throughout the state.)
Norovirus
As expected, gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses like norovirus are increasing this season. Norovirus spreads quickly, and it only takes a few particles to become infected. Unfortunately there is no treatment beyond rest and hydration.
Please keep your child at home if you notice any of the following common
symptoms:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach Cramps
Diarrhea
Symptoms may be more severe depending on the illness
