HEALTHCARE
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Grassroots Vaccine Efforts Are Growing In Wisconsin
Mass messaging is out and trusted spaces are in to overcome widespread vaccine hesitancy. Here’s what different communities are doing to fight it.
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This Duke Pediatrician Explains Why the Pfizer Vaccine Is Safe for Kids 12 and Up
Here’s what to know about how the Pfizer vaccine works in adolescents, and what to expect.
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Library Clinics? Door-to-Door Vaccines? Milwaukee Is Getting Creative To Get Shots In Arms
With vaccinations dropping, Milwaukee is figuring out how to overcome hesitancy and get shots to people right in their own neighborhoods.
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The Price of Vaccine Hesitancy: More Than 1,000 Wasted Doses a Week in Wisconsin
Drop-off in demand was expected, but not this quickly.
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Injections vs. Infections: Health Experts Say Wisconsin Has Two Paths to Herd Immunity
Doctor’s suggestion for the vexation of vaccine hesitation is to ask patients if they’re prepared to face long-haul COVID symptoms.
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Haven’t Gotten A Vaccine Yet? Use VaccineFinder To Find One, WI Health Officials Say
The tool helps connect people to vaccinations more easily, Department of Health Services says.
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Don’t Be Alarmed By Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause, Wisconsin Health Officials Say
“We’re very hopeful that this will be a fairly short pause,” Department of Health Services deputy secretary says.
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Numbers Game: State Hits 2 Million Vaccinated, but Daily New COVID Cases Are Surging Again
It’s a race between vials and viruses as highly contagious strains infect young adults and more clinics are being opened.
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Lt. Gov. Barnes: Wisconsin Losing Out on Billions Over GOP Refusal to Strengthen BadgerCare
Business owners and workers say high health insurance costs hinder success, expanding Medicaid offers a lifeline.
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30 States Plan to Open General Vaccine Eligibility Early. Wisconsin Is Still Thinking About It.
Lack of supply from the federal government remains an issue, deputy health secretary says.
