You deserve the facts, the evidence, and the tools to help make a decision to vaccinate. Call the Waukesha County COVID-19 Information Hotline at (262) 548-7626 for more information.
Waukesha County Public Health encourages everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because it is the safest way to build immunity in the community. Everyone 5 and older is currently eligible.
Getting Vaccinated is Safer Than Getting COVID-19
COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you long-term. The risk of lacking protection against COVID-19 and developing severe disease far exceeds those posed by the vaccine itself.
Even young, healthy people with mild cases can experience symptoms for months. Many people who’ve had COVID-19 report long-term side effects that impact their daily life, including permanent lung damage and loss of taste.
COVID-19 Vaccines are Safe and Effective
Millions of Americans have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. A safety board approved every study, and the FDA carefully reviewed the data from every phase of every vaccine trial.
- The vaccines are up to 95% effective, more than the annual flu shot, which is 40% to 60% effective.
- Most doctors have chosen to be vaccinated and recommend that their patients are, too.
- Developers cut red tape, not safety measures. The speed of the vaccines’ development was due to years of advance work and the reduction of administrative bureaucracy.
- The vaccine provides protection against known variants, including the Delta variant.
How Vaccinated COVID-19 Cases Compare to Unvaccinated COVID-19 Cases
Although a vaccinated person can still get the virus, vaccinated people are highly protected from severe illness, hospitalization and death. If you do get sick, your symptoms will be milder. In fact, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracks COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths among fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated people.
Click here to see the differences in Wisconsin.
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children 5 to 11
It is recommended that everyone 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine. Age-appropriate doses of Pfizer are now available for everyone 5 and older.
Children ages 5 to 11 are eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. It is the first and only vaccine available for children, and they will receive a smaller dose than those 12 and older. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available for everyone 18 and older.
You can get your child vaccinated through a local healthcare provider, pharmacy, or community vaccination clinic free of charge, regardless of your immigration or health insurance status.
For added convenience and protection, if your child has not yet received their flu shot, they can receive both at the same time. With the additional risk of COVID-19 in our community, it's more important than ever to keep your child safe as possible and avoid any hospital stays by getting a flu vaccination.
Find an Appointment at a Clinic or a Pharmacy
Healthcare Providers offering Vaccines for Children 5 - 11
If you have a healthcare provider, you can reach out to them to learn how your child can be vaccinated. Many of our local healthcare providers have options for their patients or the general public.
Advocate Aurora Health is vaccinating anyone 12 and older and patients ages 5-11.
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For ages 12 and older: Schedule an appointment in LiveWell, online or by phone (866-443-2584)
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For ages 5 – 11: Schedule in LiveWell or by phone.
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If you’re scheduling for someone under 18 in LiveWell, connect your account to your child’s via proxy access. See our FAQ for more on children and vaccines.
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
All families with children 5 years old and older can now schedule appointments online to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Children's Wisconsin. You do not need to be a current patient to schedule an appointment.
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Patients and families will receive a notification with information on how to schedule. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information.
Pediatric vaccination clinics, for children 5 to 11, are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Vaccination is by appointment only. Call 262-928-5566 to schedule.
ProHealth patients can also use ProHealth MyChart to schedule vaccinations online.
