COVID-19 Vaccine Update: New Resources Available to Help Connect Youth Ages 12 to 15 With Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

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COVID-19 Vaccine Update: New Resources Available to Help Connect Youth Ages 12 to 15 With Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

On Wednesday, May 12, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced children ages 12 to 15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses for full protection and is the first and currently only vaccine available for this age group.

The Pfizer vaccine is safe, and early results show the vaccine is 100% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in this age group.


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Insurance Reminder

The vaccine is free for everyone, regardless of whether or not you have insurance:

  • Some vaccinators may ask for insurance information, but you cannot be charged for the appointment or the vaccine itself.
  • If you are charged for the vaccine, contact the vaccinator and ask that the charge be removed. Then email DHS to report the charge.

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