| | For Immediate Release February 24, 2022
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 DHS Updates Vaccination Coverage Dashboard to Include Booster and Additional Dose Data New metrics show coverage by county and demographics The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today updated the COVID-19 vaccines for Wisconsin residents dashboard to include booster and additional dose data. A new button allows users to filter vaccination coverage to view data for those who have received an additional or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The most recent data show 32.5% of Wisconsinites have received an additional or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. "Booster and additional COVID-19 vaccine doses are crucial in the fight against this virus, especially as the Omicron variant continues to spread throughout the state," said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. "This data will help us identify areas where we can improve our vaccine outreach efforts and ensure that Wisconsinites are staying up to date with their vaccinations, which provides the best protection against COVID-19." Booster doses are recommended for everyone ages 12 and older. People who received Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are eligible to receive a booster dose at least 5 months after completing their primary vaccine series. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is currently the only one recommended for 12- to 17-year-olds at this time. View the entire news release. | | | |
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