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Vaccines are an important part of maintaining your health. Vaccines help to train our immune systems to fight and prevent disease. They also protect you and your loved ones from preventable diseases and illnesses. Vaccines are used to prevent and even treat exposure to diseases and illnesses. Vaccines aren’t only for children; they are given to adults and people of all ages.

As important as they are, it can be difficult to understand how Medicare covers vaccines. 

Waukesha County HHS is excited to launch a new Hiring One-Pager designed to help job seekers quickly explore what it’s like to work at HHS—our mission-driven culture, our values, and the benefits available to employees.

We have recently added a new dining option in Waukesha County every Tuesday, from 10:00a - 1:00p) at a local Sussex restaurant called "the" Kitchen (located at N64W23316 Main Street, in Sussex). This option allows diners that are 60+ to choose items off a special “My Meal, My Way” menu and enjoy a delicious meal while socializing in a restaurant setting.

The Waukesha County Circuit Court has issued a Standing Order governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in documents filed in the Family Division. The Order applies to all attorneys, parties, and self-represented litigants.

Waukesha County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in an adult resident who contracted the disease while traveling internationally.

Due to extreme cold, Friday, January 23, County offices and facilities will be closed to the public. Essential staff and first responders will operate as usual.

When someone says, “I’m having a ‘senior moment’”, what comes to mind?  Something positive, inspiring, or fun? Or something negative, embarrassing, or a mistake?  A “senior moment” should make us smile - not cringe. Too often, aging is framed as something to resist or reverse. We’re told to look younger, not live fuller. Cards joke about decline rather than applaud another year of growth.” These are everyday signs of ageism, which is defined as discrimination against older people due to negative and inaccurate stereotypes. We can change the story with your help.

Waukesha County encourages residents to test their homes for dangerous radon gas.

County Clerk Meg Wartman has announced that she will retire mid-term to focus on her health and family.

Waukesha County Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28. County offices will re-open Monday, December 1.