Antigo Times

Top Menu

  • E-Editions
  • Contact Us

Main Menu

  • News
    • Business
  • Covid 19
  • Opinion
  • Courts
  • Arts & Ent
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
  • Classifieds
  • Obits
  • Video
  • Best of 2021
  • Class of 2020
  • E-Editions
  • Contact Us

logo

Antigo Times

  • News
    • Business
  • Covid 19
  • Opinion
  • Courts
  • Arts & Ent
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
  • Classifieds
  • Obits
  • Video
  • Best of 2021
  • Class of 2020
Covid 19HealthLocal Interest
Home›Covid 19›COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available

COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available

By Antigo Times
March 5, 2021
351
0

For vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call 844-684-1064

FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that in addition to the numerous resources available on the DHS COVID-19 vaccine page, Wisconsinites can now call 844-684-1064 (toll-free) for personal assistance with their vaccine-related questions.

“Learning about the vaccine, trying to find a location, and registering for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment can be stressful,” said Governor Tony Evers. “Being able to talk directly to someone who can answer your questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine will go a long way to easing these concerns.”

The new call center is equipped to help people find vaccine locations, answer medical questions related to the COVID-19 vaccine, and assist with registration, including but not limited to providers using the Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine registry. DHS community-based vaccination clinics and a few counties are in the early stages of rolling out the vaccine registry. Priority groups, including people currently on wait lists from previously eligible groups within these counties, will be the first notified of the opportunity to schedule an appointment.

“Access to the internet should not be a barrier to getting the vaccine,” said DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake. “Those who are eligible and want the vaccine will be able to as supply allows, and we’re excited that this call center can help them do it.”

Since Wisconsin began vaccinating frontline health care personnel and long-term care residents in mid-December, over 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the state. Well over half of the population age 65 and older have received at least one dose since eligibility expanded to include them in late January. Wisconsin continues to rank among the top in the nation in terms of vaccines administered per 100,000 people.

As vaccinations in the state continue to ramp up, supply of COVID-19 vaccine to Wisconsin is still not enough to meet demand. It will take months to vaccinate all Wisconsinites. In the meantime, it remains critical to practice good public health practices like wearing a mask, staying home, and getting tested if you feel sick.

For up-to-date information about Wisconsin’s COVID-19 response, visit the DHS COVID-19 webpage. You can also follow @DHSWI on Facebook(link is external), Twitter(link is external), or dhs.wi on Instagram(link is external) for more information on COVID-19.

Previous Article

WisDOT Announces Weight Limits for North Central ...

Next Article

Bonus Harvest Authorizations For Spring Turkey Season ...

Related articles More from author

  • FoodLocalLocal Interest

    Antigo Community Food Pantry Update

    March 16, 2020
    By Antigo Times
  • Covid 19GovernmentHealthLocal InterestNews

    Governor Evers Directs Wisconsin Department of Health Services to Extend Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order

    April 16, 2020
    By Antigo Times
  • Covid 19HealthLocal Interest

    DHS Continues Building Out COVID-19 Vaccine Data Page

    January 19, 2021
    By Antigo Times
  • Arts & EntertainmentDining & NightlifeHealthLocal InterestNews

    Community Calendar for 10/3/16 to 10/10/16

    September 29, 2016
    By Antigo Times
  • GovernmentLocalLocal Interest

    CITY OF ANTIGO FINANCE, PERSONNEL, AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FOR 3/17/21

    March 12, 2021
    By Antigo Times
  • Local Interest

    Caring Paws donation will help 39 recently-rescued dogs (w/ video)

    February 8, 2017
    By Antigo Times

Leave a reply Cancel reply

Timeline

  • April 16, 2021

    PUBLISHER’S LETTER

  • April 16, 2021

    Federal Review Extended for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

  • April 16, 2021

    WEEKLY COVID-19 UPDATE

  • April 16, 2021

    City of Antigo Common Council Meeting Agenda for 4/20/21

  • April 16, 2021

    City of Antigo Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda for 4/21/21

Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×