HEALTH
Sheboygan County shares fall health re
Families can use the updates to check immunization records, find flu and COVID-19 clinics and review safe walking, biking and bus habits before school starts
Nida TazeenSheboygan Press
Aug. 18, 2026, 3:15 a.m. CT
- Sheboygan County health officials are promoting health and safety resources as the school year begins.
- Families are encouraged to review school safety practices for walking, biking, and riding the bus.
- Residents are urged to check that immunizations are current ahead of the new school year.
- The county has scheduled several adult flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the fall.
SHEBOYGAN – Sheboygan County health officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of breastfeeding support, review school safety habits, check immunization records and learn about upcoming vaccine clinics as families prepare for the fall
The reminders were shared by the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health, according to a community announcement. The outreach coincides with National Breastfeeding Month and National Immunization Month and includes information about local health re
The county’s Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program, or WIC, provides services for pregnant women, new or breastfeeding mothers, infants and children through age 5. The program offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, supplemental foods and referrals
County officials said WIC typically schedules 25 to 30 appointments daily and has served an average of 2,162 participants each month in 2026
Appointments may include eligibility reviews, health screenings, nutrition assessments and counseling with a registered dietitian. Topics can include breastfeeding, infant feeding, introducing solid foods, healthy eating habits, picky eating and family mealtime guidance
School safety reminders for students and families
With the start of the school year approaching, public health officials are encouraging families to review safety practices with children who walk, bike or ride the bus to school
Children walking to school should use sidewalks when available, face traffic when sidewalks are unavailable, check for vehicles before crossing and avoid distractions while walking
Students riding bicycles should travel in the direction of traffic, stop before crossing streets, walk bicycles through crossings and wear properly fitted helmets and bright clothing
Families whose children ride school buses are encouraged to review safe boarding and exiting procedures, remain 6 feet from the curb while waiting and make sure children and drivers can see one another when crossing in front of a bus
Immunization awareness campaign underway
August also marks National Immunization Month, and health officials are urging residents to make sure recommended vaccinations are current
Vaccinations help protect against serious illness and can reduce the spread of disease in schools and the wider community, according to the announcement
Families are encouraged to contact a pediatrician or health care provider before the school year begins to review student immunization records. Residents also can check vaccination histories through the Wisconsin Immunization Registry
People seeking vaccinations who do not have insurance can contact Noble Community Clinics at 920-783-6633 to arrange an appointment
Fall flu and COVID-19 clinics scheduled
The Sheboygan County Division of Public Health plans to participate in several adult flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics this fall. Additional scheduling information is expected later
Clinic locations and times include the following:
- Uptown Social, 1817 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15.
- Warming Center/Community Cafe, 623 Ontario Ave., Sheboygan: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 20.
- Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, 2304 Superior Ave., Sheboygan: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 22.
- Centro Communitario La Cima, 1116 Huron Ave., Sheboygan: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 29.
Community events and re
The county also promoted several community re
The There is Hope Walk is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 19 at Deland Park in Sheboygan. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is planned for Sept. 19 at Evergreen Park in Sheboygan
Public health officials also highlighted local food pantry and community meal calendars, ConnectWell health and wellness reRe, health and government services
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