This email is being sent to local health officers, Tribal health directors, Wisconsin vaccinators, and key DHS staff. 

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation that adults 65 and older should receive an additional dose of the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine this spring.  

People ages 65 years and older should receive 1 additional dose of any updated (2023–2024 formula) COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer-BioNTech) at least 4 months following the previous dose of updated (2023–2024 formula) COVID-19 vaccine.  

• For initial vaccination with Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, the 2-dose series should be completed before administration of the additional dose.  
• If Moderna is used, administer 0.5 mL/50 ug. 
• If Novavax is used, administer 0.5 mL/5 ug rS protein and 50 ug Matrix-M adjuvant. 
• If Pfizer-BioNTech is used, administer 0.3 mL/30 ug. 

CDC Clinical Considerations    

The updated CDC Interim Clinical Considerations were released on March 1.    

Immunization Policy and Procedure Manual 

The Immunization Program Policy and Procedure (P&P) Manual will be updated soon. A separate email communication will be sent to local health officers and Tribal health directors when this is updated. 

Staying Up to Date with Vaccines 

We ask you to encourage people to stay up to date on all their recommended vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine.  

Bridge Access Program 

For adults without insurance or whose insurance does not cover COVID-19 vaccines, vaccines are available at no cost through the Bridge Access Program (BAP).

To find a BAP provider visit vaccines.gov.

Enter your zip code and the vaccine you are looking for and choose “Bridge Access Program Participant.”  

Learn more about the Bridge Access Program.