University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: medical

Tummy issues? It’s not just you.

This time of year, acute gastroenteritis – an infectious illness that causes vomiting and diarrhea – is common.

What you should know about pertussis (whooping cough)

This time of year, many respiratory illnesses are starting to spread throughout our campus community. One of these illnesses is pertussis, also known as whooping cough. While the broader Dane County has been monitoring an increase of whooping cough cases since the summer, University Health Services (UHS) has been paying close attention to these trends …

What to know about measles

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.