On Monday, August 16, 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement regarding the need for an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) for certain populations.
At this time, an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for individuals 12 and older with certain medical conditions or for those who are receiving certain medical treatments that compromise their immune system’s ability to function. The decision from the CDC’s expert advisory committee came shortly after the Food and Drug Administration expanded its emergency use authorization for the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines allowing for an additional dose for certain immunocompromised people at least 28 days after finishing the first two-dose series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
The Chippewa County Department of Public Health currently offers the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccines. To schedule a vaccine appointment please visit the Chippewa County Coronavirus Response Hub or call 715-726-7900. Additional vaccinators including those giving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) can be found at vaccines.gov.
