Weekly Update: November 8, 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 high case activity throughout the state, it’s also important that we all add layers of protection, like getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and staying home when feeling sick.
Know the Facts: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
 Wisconsin children ages 5-11 years old 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 only vaccine currently available for this age group.
After successful clinical trials and a rigorous review of all available data, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Pfizer’s request to expand the emergency use authorization (EUA) to include children ages 5-11 on October 29. On November 2, the CDC Director officially confirmed the vaccine is safe and recommended the vaccine to this age group.
To find vaccination locations currently offering the Pfizer pediatric vaccine, go to Vaccines.gov. You can also call 211 for help finding a health care provider or a vaccination location.
Parents and guardians can find information they should know about COVID-19 and vaccines for children on the COVID-19: Resources for Parents and Guardians page or by watching the COVID-19 Media Briefing on November 3 with DHS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ryan Westergaard and Wisconsin Immunization Program Manager Dr. Stephanie Schauer.
Looking Ahead: Winter Holidays
 Thinking about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Be fully vaccinated by Christmas and protect yourself, friends, and family over the holidays by getting any COVID-19 vaccine before November 11th. Go to Vaccines.gov to find a vaccine provider near you. To learn more about safe celebrations this holiday season, check out the COVID-19: Staying Safe in Your Community page.
Keeping Wisconsin Kids Healthy
Children and teens are at risk for serious COVID-19 illness and can spread the virus to others—even if they don’t have symptoms. But with the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 and up and clear information for parents and guardians, you can protect the kids in your life wherever live, play, and learn. Because COVID-19 is still spreading in our communities, all of us have a role to play in keeping Wisconsin children healthy and safe. For resources to support your family’s health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, including guidance for staying safe in school, mental health resources for children and families, and up-to-date information on Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), visit the COVID-19: Health Kids page.
Where to Get Your Booster Shot
People eligible for their COVID-19 booster shot are able to receive their booster dose at any vaccine provider. You may return to the site where you received your primary series, or if there is a more convenient location elsewhere, that is ok too.
To find a COVID-19 vaccine provider in your community, visit Vaccines.gov, or call 211 or 877-947-2211.
For additional information about booster doses, additional doses, and help accessing your COVID-19 vaccine record to determine when you may be recommended for a booster, visit the DHS Additional Doses and Booster Doses webpage.
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