Weekly Update: November 22, 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.
DHS Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose for Anyone 18 and Older
On November 19, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced our recommendation that everyone ages 18 and older receive a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine following the completion of their primary series. People 18 and older who have received Pfizer or Moderna may get their booster six months after their second dose, and people who have received Johnson & Johnson may get their booster two months after their single dose.
Boosters doses are an important tool in making sure protection against COVID-19 remains high. And, getting a booster dose is easy! You can get it where you received your primary series, or you can go to any other convenient location. Also, booster dose “mixing and matching” is allowed, so you do not need to get the same vaccine type for your booster dose. To find a location near you, visit Vaccines.gov or call 211.
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.
Celebrate Holidays Safely
 Celebrating holidays and other seasonal traditions is important for Wisconsin families. This year, take steps to protect your health and the health of those around you by getting vaccinated. Learn more about Staying Safe in Your Community this season.
What You Need to Know: Post-COVID Conditions
While most people recover from COVID-19 within a few weeks of infection, some people – including children, 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. Learn more, www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/long-covid.htm
Data Update: COVID-19 Additional/Booster Dose Administration
DHS has updated the COVID-19 vaccine administration dashboard on the COVID-19 vaccine data page. The expanded dashboard displays new data on additional and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
The administration tab now includes a section showing the cumulative number of additional and booster COVID-19 vaccine doses administered and reported to the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) by Wisconsin vaccine providers. Like the COVID-19 vaccine administration data in the other half of the dashboard, this includes doses administered to people who reside out-of-state, but were vaccinated in Wisconsin or residents vaccinated in Michigan or Minnesota. The by-day metrics contain a seven-day average trend line to help smooth out day-to-day fluctuations in vaccine administration.
Resilient Wisconsin
Traumatic events create shared experiences and can disrupt our sense of safety and security. They cause confusion and uncertainty – this stress is known as collective trauma. If you are experiencing emotional distress, or the effects of collective trauma, the Disaster Distress Hotline is here for you. Call or text 800,985-5990 to be connected with a trained, caring counselor – 24/7. Remember, it is okay to ask for help.
Resilient Wisconsin has information and tools to support good health for you, your friends, and your family.
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