CRCHD is following COVID-19: Vaccine Phases and Eligibility | Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) for vaccine prioritization. CRCHD does not decide who is in each Phase. CRCHD is vaccinating all those eligible for vaccine, and CRCHD provides a safety net for those unable to be vaccinated through their hospital, primary care provider, or local pharmacy.
The following groups are currently eligible for vaccine:
Others eligible now who should plan to be vaccinated in April-May:
See details of who falls into these categories at: COVID-19 Am I Eligible for the Vaccine?
Health Care Personnel: This is defined as "individuals who provide direct patient service (compensated and uncompensated) or engage in health care services that place them into contact with patients who are able to transmit SARS-CoV-2 and/or infectious material containing SARS-CoV-2 virus." See a list of medical workers who are eligible.
Residents and Employees of Long-Term Care Facilities: They are eligible through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. If you are a resident or staff of a nursing home or assisted living facility, you will likely be vaccinated through the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. CVS and Walgreens have been contracted to offer onsite COVID-19 vaccination services.
Adults Ages 65+: If you are age 65+ and have a local healthcare provider, your local healthcare provider should be reaching out to you based on vaccine availability. You can also visit your provider's website for more instructions.
Educators and Childcare:
DHS anticipates vaccinating educators throughout March - April.
Vaccine availability depends on supply. Currently, demand is outstripping supply in Racine County, Wisconsin, and the U.S.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will release a Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccinator Map on the DHS website this Friday, February 26. A link will be added when available.
Health Care Providers:
Local Pharmacies:
Local Health Departments:
If you are eligible for vaccination and have an appointment:
If you feel sick after being vaccinated:
If you are exposed to COVID-19 case after being fully vaccinated:
It will likely be spring 2021 before a vaccine is available to the general public. In the meantime, COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in our community. Everyone needs to continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Additional Resources:
Other Sources of Credible Vaccine Information: