Health experts worry COVID-19 vaccine skepticism could put herd immunity at risk
Millions of Americans have been vaccinated, but recent polling found that 25% of Americans don’t plan on getting a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the possibility of herd immunity at risk.
'Don’t post a photo of that vaccination card,' BBB says
As more receive the coronavirus vaccine, the urge to share the news and your vaccine card with others grows, but the Better Business Bureau warns you may be doing more harm than good.
Milwaukee County vaccine supply rising, appointments available
After months of the vaccine supply being a constraint for the city and county, officials said it is no longer a factor in getting shots in arms.
100+ soldiers help administer 3K vaccines a day in Milwaukee
Upwards of 3,000 COVID shots per day will be administered at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee in large part through the help of more than 100 soldiers now deployed to the city.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments open as availability expands
As COVID-19 vaccine availability continues to expand, some providers are alerting the community to open appointments they are hoping to fill.
NIH begins study of rare allergic reactions to Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines
Severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are very rare, and most had a history of life-threatening allergic reactions, the NIH said.
#ShotforSam: Samuel Adams offering free beer to people who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Samuel Adams brewing company is offering the first 10,000 people who share photo proof that they received the COVID-19 vaccine $7 to redeem a free beer.
Moderna prepared to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by end of 2021
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
DHS: 727 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 5 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 727 Wednesday, April 7, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 581,797.
'Often overlooked:' Expanding vaccine opportunities for vets, homeless
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it is now giving COVID-19 vaccinations to all veterans – regardless of enrollment status – as well as spouses and caregivers.
Meet the people behind the masks at vaccine site in Milwaukee
For nearly a month, people from all across the country and federal government were mobilized to Milwaukee to administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
DHS: 886 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 8 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 886 Tuesday, April 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 581,070.
EU agency to confirm ‘causal link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
Madison to become Wisconsin's 3rd FEMA mass vaccination site
The COVID-19 vaccination center at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison will be able to increase the number of doses delivered by 2,100 a week thanks to new staffing support from the federal government
Information on the vaccine rollout to everyone 16 and older in WI
Everyone 16 years old and up in Wisconsin is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot. What do you need to know?
Wisconsin Center serves as federal pilot community vaccination clinic
The Wisconsin Center will serve as a federal pilot community vaccination clinic starting Tuesday, April 6.
'Take a picture, email it:' Keeping COVID-19 vaccine cards safe
Expanded vaccine eligibility means a lot more Wisconsinites will be getting their shots, and in turn, a COVID-19 vaccination card, but how do you keep that small piece of paper safe and secure?
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.