Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May 

Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May. 

0.03% of vaccinated people get coronavirus in Wisconsin: Report

Wisconsin health officials say that only 0.03% of people who have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus have tested positive for COVID-19.

Got COVID-19 between vaccine doses? Experts offer advice

After receiving the first dose of the two-dose vaccine, the three-week period between shots leaves room for the virus to remain a threat.

ProHealth Care makes COVID-19 vaccinations available to public

ProHealth Care announced on Tuesday, April 27 that it is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all patients and to any other community members who wish to be protected.

DHS: 815 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 17 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 815 Tuesday, April 27, for a total of 595,864, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

Bucks offer fans COVID-19 vaccine at Sunday game

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Health Department have partnered to bring a mobile vaccination site to Fiserv Forum on Sunday, May 2.

COVID-19 risk by the numbers if you avoid vaccination: UW Health

UW Health announced on Tuesday, April 27 that there is a critical mass of evidence that shows being vaccinated for COVID-19 is far better than the alternative.

NIH to study COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness on patients with compromised immune systems

The National Institutes of Health is launching a study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact patients with weakened immune systems, since vaccines typically require a healthy working immune system to fight a virus.

Skipping 2nd COVID shot means less efficacy, length of protection

New data shows an increasing number of Americans are missing their scheduled second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  This, as the total number of doses administered each week is declining. 

WI universities stop short of COVID vaccine mandate for students

Schools in Wisconsin are stopping short of a mandate -- instead, encouraging a COVID-19 vaccine shot before coming back to class.

UCSF confirms man experienced blood clots after receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine

A patient with blood clots at UCSF is the first case in which a male patient is experiencing rare blood clots after receiving a Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

DHS: 367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, no new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 367 Monday, April 26, for a total of 595,049, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

California, western states OK resuming use of Johnson & Johnson

The governors of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada concluded on Saturday that the use of the Johnson & Johnson  COVID-19 vaccine is safe and should resume in the western states.

ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall

With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?

Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns

Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.

Doctor: Younger people experience more COVID-19 vaccine side effects

As vaccines open up to the general population, research shows younger, people are experiencing more side effects that are common after their second dose.  

Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill banning vaccine requirement

Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, April 23 vetoed Republican-backed bills that would have prevented health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and allowed churches to be closed during the pandemic.