Public health: respiratory activity easing; state measles surge noted and environmental-health inspections improving Sawyer County public health reported regional respiratory activity is decreasing but still high, noted 733 national measles cases in early 2026, and said the county inspected 629 of 921 licensed facilities (68.3%) with 27 overdue inspections (2.93%, below the state 5% threshold).

Public health officials report a decline in regional respiratory illnesses and a concerning rise in measles cases, while inspections of licensed facilities in Sawyer County are ahead of schedule.

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Public health official reports rise in respiratory hospitalizations; vaccine coverage questions remain Sawyer County public health reported increased respiratory hospitalizations locally and statewide and said it has not yet received guidance from Wisconsin DHS about new CDC childhood vaccine recommendations; officials said vaccine coverage under the Vaccines for Children program or insurers remains unclear.

Respiratory hospitalizations are on the rise in Sawyer County, raising urgent questions about vaccine coverage as new CDC guidelines emerge.

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Inspectors complete 134 hotel inspections amid rising tick-borne illness concerns Inspections for hotels and tourist homes increase as tick-borne illnesses rise.

With rising tick-borne illnesses on the rise, Sawyer County inspectors have completed 134 hotel inspections to ensure public safety.

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Public Health launches vaping education campaign targeting substance use among youth Vaping education sessions scheduled for March 14 and 19 focus on overdose data insights.

Sawyer County is tackling alarming trends in youth substance use with new vaping education sessions aimed at reversing the rise in overdoses among teens.

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Sawyer County reports decline in alcohol overdose deaths and plans youth education campaign Sawyer County reduces alcohol overdose deaths by 55% and targets youth with new campaign.

Sawyer County has slashed alcohol overdose deaths by 55% and is launching a vital youth education campaign to tackle substance abuse head-on!

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