COVID-19 VACCINE
NEW! Children ages 5 through 11 are now eligible for 1st and 2nd doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations. Call your pediatrician for an appointment or see Where Can I Get A Vaccine?
Everyone ages 12 and up is eligible for 1st and 2nd dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Everyone ages 18 and up is eligible for 1st and 2nd dose Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations.
Additional Dose for People with Moderately to Severely Compromised Immune Systems
CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after a second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Click here for more information regarding those moderately to severely immunocompromised.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Update: The CDC Recommends Use of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Resume. This link includes information on "What You Need to Know" and "J&J/Janssen Vaccine Questions and Answers" along with other important information. The J&J vaccine is not yet available at Racine County Public Health Division.
Read here for Clinical Considerations: Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults. See also DHS Health Alert #30.
To report an adverse event following vaccination at RCPH, call 262-898-4460. To report an adverse event following vaccination from another healthcare provider, call that provider. In addition, anyone may also directly report adverse events post-vaccination at VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System).
DHS: Who Should Get a Booster Dose?
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
If you are not certain if you should receive an additional vaccine dose or a booster dose, people should talk to their healthcare provider.
- Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Racine County
- CDC Vaccine Finder
- Racine County Public Health Division
- ADRC In Home Vaccinations
COMMUNITY-BASED VACCINATION CLINIC IN RACINE COUNTY:
- Regency Mall (old Burlington Coat Factory store)
- Tuesday - Friday (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
- Saturday (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
- Walk-ins are welcome!
- Children ages 5-17 are welcome AND must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- BOOSTERS NOW AVAILABLE TO THOSE ELIGIBLE
- If you do not want to walk-in, you may make an appointment using the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry (WCVR) or by calling (844) 684-1064.
- If you have more questions about the registry, go to What is the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry?
- DHS call center for questions ranging from medical questions to finding a vaccinator to getting help registering for a vaccine: (844) 684-1064.
- CDC Vaccine Finder
Racine County Public Health Division:
- Racine County Public Health Division is NOT currently taking appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations.
- In-home vaccinations are available for homebound individuals living in Racine County through a partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center, Ascension, and Hometown Pharmacy.
- Call (262) 636-3200 for an appointment.
- Click here for more information.
EUA Fact Sheets:
If you feel sick after being vaccinated:
- If you have symptoms immediately after vaccination AND you have not been exposed to someone with COVID-19:
- COVID-19 vaccine side effects can affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
- If your symptoms do not go away, call your healthcare provider to determine if you should be tested for COVID-19.
- If your symptoms go away, you can return to work if the following conditions are met:
- You feel well enough to work AND
- Are willing to work AND
- Are afebrile (no fever) AND
- Systemic signs and symptoms are limited only to those observed following COVID-19 vaccination (i.e., do not have other signs and symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or change in smell or taste).
- See COVID-19 Heath Alert #26: Guidance for Evaluation and Management of Systemic Signs and Symptoms Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine.
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms immediately after vaccination AND you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should get tested and remain home until test results are back.
- If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911.
If you receive the J&J Vaccine: For three weeks after receiving the vaccine, you should be on the lookout for possible symptoms of a blood clot with low platelets. These include: severe or persistent headaches or blurred vision; shortness of breath; chest pain; leg swelling; persistent abdominal pain; easy bruising or tiny blood spots under the skin beyond the injection site. Seek medical care right away if you develop one or more of these symptoms.
To report an adverse event following vaccination at RCPH, cal 262-898-4460. To report an adverse event following vaccination from another healthcare provider, call that provider. In addition, anyone may also directly report adverse events post-vaccination at VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System).
See CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.
- Summary of Recent Changes
- Key Points
- Overview
- Guiding Principles for Fully Vaccinated People
- Recommendations for Indoor and Outdoor Settings
- Recommendations for Travel
- Recommendations for Isolation, Quarantine, and Testing
- Choosing Safer Activities