Well-Child Visits
As parents, we do our best to protect our kids. One way to do that is to work with your child's pediatrician to help protect your children from preventable, harmful diseases.
Schedule those well-child visits and immunizations to stay up to date. And it's the perfect time to start planning for back-to-school vaccines.
Visit WI DHS for more information on school-required vaccines.
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Environmental Health
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Blue Green Algae
Warm weather is here, and for a lot of residents in Fond du Lac County that means it's time for water recreation!
Before you go swimming, paddleboarding, or boating, visually check the water for signs of blue-green algae.
Toxins from harmful blue-green algae can sicken people and animals who swallow, touch or inhale droplets from contaminated water.
Blue-green algae blooms often smell bad, look like spilled paint or pea soup, and can turn water green, blue, turquoise, purple, tan or white.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, FCHD Environmental Health team tests Wolf Lake Beach regularly for high E.coli levels.
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What to know:
- Know what an algae bloom looks like. Blooms can appear overnight and can vary in size and color.
- Shower immediately after exposure and monitor for sudden signs of illness, such as vomiting, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, cough, sore throat, skin rash and blistering.
- If your pet comes into contact, wash them off immediately with clean water. Contact your veterinarian if you notice any signs of illness.
- When in doubt, stay out!
If you get sick after swimming in a Wisconsin Lake or River:
Report it to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services by calling 608-266-1120.
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WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program is here!
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables! Eligible WIC participants can receive $25 in Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits per eligible participant to use at participating farmers market and farm stands throughout Wisconsin.
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These benefits can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs directly from local growers. Not only does this help families access nutritious foods, but it also supports local farmers and our community.
Be sure to stop by your local farmers market and take advantage of this wonderful seasonal benefit before the program ends. Contact our WIC office at 920-929-3104 if you have questions about eligibility, benefit distribution, or participating locations.
August is National Breastfeeding Month!
A time to recognize the many benefits of breastfeeding and celebrate the families, healthcare providers, employers, and communities that support breastfeeding parents and babies.
Breastfeeding provides important nutrition and health benefits for infants while also supporting the health and well-being of parents. Every family's feeding journey is unique, and WIC is committed to providing compassionate, nonjudgmental support every step of the way.
WIC offers a variety of breastfeeding services, including:
- Breastfeeding education during pregnancy and after delivery
- One-on-one support from trained WIC staff
- Referrals to lactation specialists and community resources
- Peer counseling and encouragement from experienced breastfeeding moms
Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or simply exploring your options, WIC is here to help you meet your family's feeding goals.
Join us for a Breastfeeding Celebration at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market on August 8th anytime from 8am-12pm. Learn more from the flyer below!
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