How can I prevent an STD?1. The best way to avoid infection is to abstain from any sexual contact
2. Reduce the number of sexual partners
3. Engage in mutual monogamy (sexual activity with one person only)
4. Use condoms or other barrier methods
5. Vaccination (Hepatitis B and HPV)
If you suspect you may have an STD, you can get an STD test at one of these locations:
Your primary care provider
Partnership Community Heath Center5471 Waterford Lane
Appleton, WI
920-731-7445
Vida Medical Clinic720 W Association Dr.
Appleton, WI
920-731-4354
Planned Parenthood508 W. Wisconsin Ave
Appleton, WI
920-731-6304
378 S. Koeller St.
Oshkosh, WI
920-235-0116
For more information on sexually transmitted diseases, please visit one of the web sites below:
Get Yourself Tested
I Wanna Know
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention STD Information
How You Can Prevent Sexually Transmitted DiseasesRespiratory Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release updated Respiratory Virus Guidance in early March 2024. This guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help people lower risk from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
Respiratory Virus Vaccination Information
Please visit our immunization page for information on Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines.
COVID-19 Testing Information
The Menasha Health Department does not administer COVID-19 tests. We do have a limited number of BinaxNOW self-tests available for you to take home with you. Other COVID-19 testing information from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services can be found HERE.
At-Home Testing (Self-Test)
Self-Test information
Find COVID-19 Tests at the Sites Below
Select CVS Pharmacy locations, including:
1485 Oneida St., Appleton
Visit this website for more information.
Select Walgreens locations, including:
305 Racine St., Menasha
Visit this website for more information.
Foodborne illnesses are sometimes referred to as food poisoning or the "stomach bug," and are caused by eating contaminated food. Food can become contaminated by undercooking, poor hand hygiene, and cross-contamination of raw and ready-to-eat foods. There are many types of foodborne illnesses, so symptoms and duration vary.
For more information on foodborne illnesses, please see the
Wisconsin Department of Health Services webpage.
Waterborne illnesses are transmitted through contact or ingesting contaminated water. Contaminated water may include, fountains, wells, rivers, lakes, ponds and pools. People can become ill by consuming food prepared with contaminated water, drinking, swimming or bathing. Symptoms of waterborne diseases are similar to that of gastrointestinal symptoms and foodborne illness.
For more information on waterborne illnesses, please see the Wisconsin Department of Health Services webpage.
Vector-borne diseases are diseases that are carried by infected insects, like ticks and mosquitoes.
For more information on vector-borne illnesses, please see the Wisconsin Department of Health Services webpages on ticks and mosquitos.
Healthcare Providers
For information including state statutes and communicable disease reporting requirements, click here.
To report a Category I communicable disease, please call the health department at 920-967-3520 during regular business hours. The health department is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. To report a Category I communicable disease outside of business hours, please call the Menasha Police Department non-emergency line at 920-967-3500.
A communicable disease is an illness transmitted through contact with microscopic organisms (such as bacteria or viruses). People, animals, food, surfaces, water, and air can all be carriers. Communicable diseases are contagious and can be transmitted from one source to another.