Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available for People 5 Years and Older at Milwaukee Health Department Immunization Clinics

MILWAUKEE – Following authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics for everyone 5 years of age and older.

Those who have received their primary COVID-19 vaccine series and have not received a COVID-19 vaccine dose in the last two months are eligible for the updated COVID-19 booster. Currently, only 22.5% of 5 to 11 year olds in Milwaukee have completed their primary vaccination series. The Milwaukee Health Department strongly recommends parents and caregivers prioritize the primary COVID-19 vaccination series for their young children so they become eligible for the updated booster as soon as possible.

“Especially as children return the classroom for the school year, it’s more important than ever to make sure they are up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines,” said Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson. “These updated boosters can protect your children against the severe outcomes from COVID-19, including long COVID, and will ensure they can safely continue in-person learning in the classroom. It’s imperative for all of us in Milwaukee to boost our immunity against COVID-19 today.”

COVID-19 primary series vaccines and updated booster are still available for free and without an appointment at the Milwaukee Health Department immunization clinics:

• Northwest Health Center
  7630 W. Mill Road
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 2 – 6 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Southside Health Center
  1639 S. 23^rd Street
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 2 – 6 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Menomonee Valley Drive-Thru
  2401 W. St. Paul Avenue
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 – 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Those who need in-home vaccinations can call the COVID-19 hotline at 414-286-6800 to schedule an appointment, and our vaccination team will come directly to you.

In addition to the Milwaukee Health Department Clinics, many other pharmacies, healthcare providers, and local health departments also have COVID-19 vaccines and boosters available. Visit vaccines.gov, HealthyMKE.com, or contact your local health department to find a vaccine near you.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.