Appleton Health Department

This , the AAP is highlighting the importance of the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that can be passed from mother to baby at birth. But because of the vaccine, it’s preventable.

The first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine is recommended within 24 hours of birth, giving infants a strong start toward lifelong protection. Pediatricians can answer questions parents have about the hepatitis B vaccine series.

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The Appleton Asthma-Friendly Spaces Initiative empowers our local schools, businesses, and housing providers to proactively identify and reduce the environmental triggers that cause dangerous asthma attacks. Meet our public health officials at this event to ask questions on how to identify asthma triggers, assess your living/work spaces, and find resources for remediation and outdoor air quality alerts.

Keep an eye on the weather today. Make sure you have a way to get weather alerts and start making plans today!

4/13/2026
There is an Enhanced Risk (level 3 or 5) of severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. This means storms could bring large hail (up to around 2" in diameter), damaging wind gusts greater than 60 mph, a few tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall and flooding. The risk of severe storms should begin to diminish towards midnight. Continue monitoring the forecast for updates and have multiple ways to receive warning information!

Did you know that screening is the No. 1 way to prevent colorectal cancer or catch it early when it's most treatable? There are often no symptoms of colorectal cancer, so don’t put it off – take a short quiz to find out your screening options. quiz.getscreened.org