Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) LINCOLN COUNTY WISCONSIN Government Departments How Do I? Search form Search Website How to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Booster Information All adults 18 years and older can now get a booster shot. In order to be eligible for a booster, it must be: At least 6 months after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. At least 2 months after your Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. You can choose which vaccine you get as a booster dose. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. Click here to learn more about COVID-19 booster shots. Lincoln County Health Department is offering a Pfizer booster clinic on Wednesday, December 8, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Lincoln County Service Center (801 N Sales St. Merrill)(upper level). Pre-registration is required. Sign up here. COVID-19 Vaccine for People Who Are Immunocompromised People who are immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. The CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems receive an additional dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least 28 days after their second dose. This additional dose is intended to improve immunocompromised people’s response to their initial vaccine series. Click here to learn more about additional dose recommendations for moderately to severely immunocompromised people COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Everyone 5 years and older is now eligible to get a free COVID-19 vaccine. VaccineFinder helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccine throughout the United States. It provides information on the days and hours of clinics and vaccine types in stock. You can adjust the search radius so you can find the most convenient location for you. COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective Wisconsin is part of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) that collects reports from healthcare professionals, vaccine manufacturers, and the public to monitor all adverse events and provide timely reports of any unusual patterns. Watch this video on VAERS to learn about what to report and how. Adverse events are monitored nationally through electronic health records and claims-based systems. The safety monitoring system, V-Safe, is a smartphone based tool that is available to those that receive the COVID-19 vaccine. You can quickly report any side effects you have to the CDC. It also reminds you when you are due for additional doses. Lost Vaccination Cards You can check your vaccine record or for a family member that you care for at Public Immunization Record Access. If you received your vaccination in another state, go to that state department of health website to determine how to get a copy of your record. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine you can contact Jennifer Johnson, MSN, RN, Lincoln County Public Health Nurse at 715-539-1371 or jennifer.johnson@co.lincoln.wi.us. The WI Department of Health Services has information about the COVID-19 vaccine and answers to commonly asked questions. Resources: CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination, Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (English) (Spanish), Moderna Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (English) (Spanish) Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (English) (Spanish) Supporting Documents Ingredients in the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine (116 KB) Ingredients in the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines (116 KB) Benefits of Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet (1 MB) VaccineFinder Promotional Flyer (1) (4 MB) VaccineFinder Promotional Flyer (2) (4 MB) VaccineFinder Promotional Flyer (3) (4 MB) VaccineFinder Half Page Flyers (615 KB) What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine (739 KB) DHS I've Already had COVID-19 Why Do I Need to Get the Vaccine (1 MB) Next Steps After You're Fully Vaccinated (911 KB) HEALTH What's New? Health Services Community Initiatives Disease Control Environmental Health Emergency Planning and Disasters Live Well Lincoln About Us Restaurant Inspection Reports Data and Publications Documents Contact Information Phone: 715-536-0307 Fax: 715-536-2011 Email Us Staff Contact: Shelley Hersil - Director Address: 607 N. Sales Street, Suite 101 Merrill WI 54452 If you need to report a communicable disease or public health emergency after hours, please contact Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (715) 536-6272. View Full Contact Details Home Sitemap Staff Login Webmail a municode design Selecteer een taal▼