University Health Services is monitoring an increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases on UW–Madison’s campus. Vaccination is an effective way to prevent whooping cough. Our campus community is encouraged to check their vaccination status and also practice good hygiene. Students and employees should stay home and away from others when sick. As a reminder, UHS does not provide excuse letters to students for short-term absences.
Learn more: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/pertussis-awareness/