Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
0.03% of vaccinated people get coronavirus in Wisconsin: Report
Wisconsin health officials say that only 0.03% of people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus have tested positive for COVID-19.
Got COVID-19 between vaccine doses? Experts offer advice
After receiving the first dose of the two-dose vaccine, the three-week period between shots leaves room for the virus to remain a threat.
ProHealth Care makes COVID-19 vaccinations available to public
ProHealth Care announced on Tuesday, April 27 that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all patients and to any other community members who wish to be protected.
DHS: 815 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 17 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 815 Tuesday, April 27, for a total of 595,864, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Bucks offer fans COVID-19 vaccine at Sunday game
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Health Department have partnered to bring a mobile vaccination site to Fiserv Forum on Sunday, May 2.
COVID-19 risk by the numbers if you avoid vaccination: UW Health
UW Health announced on Tuesday, April 27 that there is a critical mass of evidence that shows being vaccinated for COVID-19 is far better than the alternative.
NIH to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness on patients with compromised immune systems
The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.
Skipping 2nd COVID shot means less efficacy, length of protection
New data shows an increasing number of Americans are missing their scheduled second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This, as the total number of doses administered each week is declining.
Ad campaign encourages those with disabilities to be vaccinated
Independence First Disability Services is making it easier for you to get your vaccine.
WI universities stop short of COVID vaccine mandate for students
Schools in Wisconsin are stopping short of a mandate -- instead, encouraging a COVID-19 vaccine shot before coming back to class.
UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine
A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
DHS: 367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, no new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 367 Monday, April 26, for a total of 595,049, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
California, western states OK resuming use of Johnson & Johnson
The governors of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada concluded on Saturday that the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and should resume in the western states.
ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Doctor: Younger people experience more COVID-19 vaccine side effects
As vaccines open up to the general population, research shows younger, people are experiencing more side effects that are common after their second dose.
Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill banning vaccine requirement
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, April 23 vetoed Republican-backed bills that would have prevented health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and allowed churches to be closed during the pandemic.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.