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Weekly Update: September 27, 2021
To find a COVID-19 vaccine location in Wisconsin, visit Vaccines.gov or call 211 or 877-947-2211. As we continue to see cases of COVID-19 rise, it’s also important that we all add layers of protection, like wearing masks and staying home when feeling sick.
Know the Facts: Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots
On Friday September 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced their recommendation that people 65 and older and certain populations who are at high risk of COVID-19 receive a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series. This decision follows the authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
DHS recommends that the following populations SHOULD receive a booster dose of Pfizer at least 6 months after receiving their second dose of Pfizer in order to further strengthen their immunity:
DHS recommends that the following populations MAY receive a booster dose of Pfizer at least 6 months after receiving their second dose of Pfizer vaccine, after considering their individual risks and benefits:
For more information, view the DHS news release on Pfizer booster shots.
Recently Vaccinated? You Have 3 Days Left to Get $100.
If you got your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine between August 20 and September 19, you have until September 30 to sign up to receive a $100 U.S. Bank Rewards card!
How can I get my $100 reward?
- Be at least 12 years of age
- Live in Wisconsin
- Have gotten your first COVID-19 shot from a vaccine provider in Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota between August 20, 2021 and September 19, 2021
- Request your $100 U.S. Bank Rewards Card at 100.wisconsin.gov or by calling 844-684-1064 (both the website and call center are available in English, Hindi, Hmong, Mandarin, Somali and Spanish).
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In Case You Missed It: DHS Updated Their COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination Data Page
The Illness After Vaccination data has recently been updated with data for August 2021.
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to be driven by cases among people who are not fully vaccinated, including children under the age of 12 who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19 and the highly infectious Delta variant. High vaccination coverage will not only reduce the spread of the virus, but also help prevent new, and possibly more concerning, variants from emerging.
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 The data tables on our website displaying cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been condensed to now have one table showing data by vaccination status and age group, and another now showing data by vaccination status and month. The new table showing data by vaccination status and age group includes an age-adjusted rate. In order to more fairly compare rates of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths among fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated groups, we do an age adjustment so that the overall rates are based on the same population proportions.
What You Need to Know: Post-COVID Conditions
While most people recover from COVID-19 within a few weeks of infection, some people experience post-COVID conditions. These conditions can impact many systems in your body and can present themselves as different combinations of health problems. Protect yourself against COVID-19 and possible long term health outcomes by getting vaccinated if you are eligible. Learn more, www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/long-covid.htm
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Are You a School, Employer, or Event Organizer? Host an On-Site Vaccination Clinic!
Schools, faith-based, community-based organizations, or community events who want to hold an on-site clinic for a group of individuals ready to be vaccinated, can communicate their interest to DHS by filling out the vaccination clinic matching survey and learn more on the DHS COVID-19 vaccine partner resources webpage. Employers can also hold an on-site clinic for their employees and their families, visit our COVID-19: Businesses, Employers, and Workers webpage to sign up.
Vaccine Distribution Summary
Check out the latest data on Wisconsin’s vaccination effort. DHS updates provider data every Tuesday, and the administered number is updated every weekday at 2 p.m.
COVID-19 by the Numbers
• Cases
• Deaths
• Disease Activity
• Race and Ethnic Disparities
• Vaccine
Testing
If you are feeling ill or if you may have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19, visit our testing page to learn the different ways you can get tested.
• Call your provider or 211 if you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.
• Visit a community testing site.
• Request an at-home collection kit.
Other Languages, Graphics, and Print Materials
DHS materials are available in multiple languages as electronic files you can view online or download and print. You can use these materials at home or for your business. Visit the DHS website to view what resources are available to you.
Media Briefing
Media briefing held Wednesday September 22, 2021.
Social Media
Follow DHS on social media for the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout.
Newsletter
Looking for previous newsletters? To view past versions of this newsletter, visit the DHS website.
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