Polk County Wisconsin Health Department

11/22/2025

Hunting in the cold? It’s tempting to fire up a generator to warm up that shanty or blind. If you do, remember to use a battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm. Get more carbon monoxide poisoning tips at:https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01561.pdf

11/21/2025

November 21st is the Great American Smokeout. What better day to start your quit journey then today. If you are pregnant or recently postpartum and looking to start your quit journey for to***co First Breath resource for you. Learn more at https://wwhf.org/firstbreath/

11/20/2025

No matter what you're hunting for, who you're hunting with, or where you're hunting – please always remember the four main rules of firearm safety, otherwise known as TABK:
- Treat every firearm as if it was loaded.
- Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
- Be certain of your target, what is before and beyond it.
- Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot.
For more information on firearm safety, visit: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/HuntingSafety

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

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11/17/2025

It’s Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin! It’s coming… are you ready? Learn more:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/winter-weather.htm

11/15/2025

It’s almost gun hunting season, Wisconsinites! Stay safe out there and use lead-free ammunition so your game is safe to eat. Learn more:
https://widnr.widen.net/s/5vlpp5xcfm/lead-in-venison-what-hunting-families-should-know

11/14/2025

If a hunter is in the family, they may serve duck, venison, pheasant, or other wild game. Whatever the choice, have a food thermometer on hand to know when the meat has reached a safe temperature.
For more information on game cooking times, visit https://tinyurl.com/5ctfn6n2.

11/10/2025

Planning to spend Thanksgiving with great-grandma or baby cousins? Protect the most vulnerable members of your family by getting your vaccine boosters ahead of time! Find them by clicking here and scrolling down:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/vaccine-facts.htm

11/09/2025

As winter approaches, there are steps you can take to prepare your home for the cold weather ahead. Use the image for ideas and start preparing now to stay safe and warm this winter. - Winter Weather | Ready.gov