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Covid-19 Vaccine Information
If you have any general COVID-19 questions, please reach out to our GHC-SCW COVID-19 hotline here 608-662-4914.
As of January 2, 2023, GHC-SCW is officially scheduling COVID-19 Bivalent boosters for GHC-SCW members age 6 months to 4 years old. Please note only those patients age 6 months to 4 years old that recieved Moderna may schedule. To schedule, please call your clinic. Patients will also be able to recieve the booster at any primary care appointment.
Where can I get my COVID-19 Bivalent booster?
At a GHC-SCW Clinic
Members can contact their GHC-SCW primary care clinic to schedule their flu vaccine and COVID-19 bivalent booster if they are eligible.
At Costco or Hy-Vee
GHC-SCW members may also get their COVID-19 bivalent booster if they are eligible while getting their flu shot at either Costco or Hy-Vee. Just be sure to tell your pharmacist when you arrive.
- Visit Costco's website here to schedule or for more information on pharmacy hours and locations.
- Visit Hy-Vee's website here to schedule or for more information on pharmacy hours and locations.
At Public Health Madison Dane County Vaccination Sites
If you are within the Dane County area you may also visit one of Public Health Madison and Dane County's vaccine clinics located at their East Washington and South Madison offices. Appointments are not required but are recommended. Head here for more information on clinic hours and scheduling information.
At Any In-Network Pharmacy
Members can receive their COVID-19 bivalent booster if they are eligible at any in-network pharmacy if they have a GHC-SCW pharmacy benefit. We recommend you contact the pharmacy in advance to confirm appointment availability.
For a list of common nation and regional pharmacy chains available in your network, please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Eligibility
U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine and the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to authorize bivalent formulations of the vaccines for use as a single booster dose at least two months following primary or booster vaccination(s).
Who is eligible to receive a single COVID-19 Bivalent booster dose and when:
Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible for a single booster dose of the Moderna BivalentCOVID-19 Vaccine, if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.
Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible for a single booster dose of the Pfizer Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine, if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccine dosage is based on age on the day of vaccination, not on size or weight. Children get a smaller dose of COVID-19 vaccine than teens and adults based on the age group to which they belong.
| 1st Dose (Primary)
Monovalent
| 2nd Dose (Primary)
Monovalent
| 3rd Dose (Primary)
Monovalent
| 1st or 2nd Booster(s)
Monovalent
| *New* Bivalent
COVID-19
Booster
|
6 months - 4 Years
| Pfizer
Moderna
| Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - At least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna: N/A
| Moderna Bivalent Booster Only: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose.
|
5-11 Years
| Pfizer
Moderna
| Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer - At least 5 months after 2nd dose
Moderna: N/A
| Pfizer Bivalent Only: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose.
|
| 6-11 Years | Pfizer
Moderna | Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose | Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A | Pfizer - At least 5 months after 2nd dose
Moderna: N/A | Pfizer or Moderna Bivalent: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose. |
12-17 Years
| Pfizer
Moderna
Novavax*
| Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer Bivalent Only: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose.
|
18-49 Years
| Pfizer
Moderna
J&J*
Novavax*
| Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer or Moderna Bivalent: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose.
|
50 Years and Older
| Pfizer
Moderna
J&J*
Novavax*
| Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer or Moderna Bivalent: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or
most recent booster dose.
|
*GHC-SCW does not administer J&J or Novavax COVID-19 vaccines. Visit vaccines.gov to find a J&J or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine near you.
**The FDA and CDC are analyzing data to determine if other age groups should receive boosters.
Children, Pre-teens, Teens and Adults Who Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
| 1st Dose (Primary)
Monovalent
| 2nd Dose (Primary)
Monovalent
| 3rd Dose (Primary)
Monovalent
| 1st or 2nd Booster(s)
Monovalent
| *New* Bivalent
COVID-19
Booster
|
6 months - 4 Years
Moderately to Severely
Immuno-crompromised
| Pfizer
Moderna
| Pfizer - 3 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna: 4 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - At least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
Moderna: At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna: N/A
| **Not Yet Eligible
|
5-11 Years
Moderately to Severely
Immuno-crompromised
| Pfizer
Moderna
| Pfizer - 3 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna: 4 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - At least 8 weeks after 2nd dose
Moderna: At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
| Pfizer: At least 3 months after 3rd dose
Moderna: N/A
| **Not Yet Eligible
|
12-17 Years
Moderately to Severely
Immuno-crompromised
| Pfizer
Moderna
Novavax*
| Pfizer - 3 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna: 4 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
Moderna: At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna: N/A
| Pfizer Bivalent Only: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose.
|
Adult 18+
Moderately to Severely
Immuno-crompromised
| Pfizer
Moderna
J&J*
Novavax*
| Pfizer - 3–8 weeks after 1st dose
Moderna - 4–8 weeks after 1st dose
| Pfizer - At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
Moderna - At least 4 weeks after 2nd dose
| Pfizer - N/A
Moderna - N/A
| Pfizer or Moderna Bivalent: At least 2 months after 2nd primary dose or most recent booster dose.
|
*GHC-SCW does not administer J&J or Novavax COVID-19 vaccines. Visit vaccines.gov to find a J&J or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine near you.
**The FDA and CDC are analyzing data to determine if other age groups
should receive boosters.
Who Is Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised?
People are considered to be moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) due to several types of conditions and treatments. Examples include:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T-cell therapy (a treatment to help your immune system attach to and kill cancer cells) or received a stem cell transplant (within the last 2 years)
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress their immune response
Talk to your healthcare provider about COVID-19 vaccination and your medical condition.
Mask Mandate in Dane County UPDATE
Although state and local mask mandates have expired, we require everyone visiting a GHC-SCW clinic or building to wear a face covering. Masks can be provided at the front desk of all clinics and buildings upon entry.
General Vaccine Information
The following frequently asked questions are intended to help answer some common questions individuals may have about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Q: What Should I Do If I Misplace My COVID-19 Vaccine Record Card?
GHC-SCW is unable to provide replacement COIVD-19 vaccine record replacement card. Your COVID-19 vaccination will be listed on the
Wisconsin Immunization Registry. You may also be able to find this information in your
GHCMyChart account.
Follow the links below to access the WIR public immunization records portal.
English -
Public Immunization Record Access(link is external)
Spanish -
Acceso Publico del Registro de Inmunización(link is external)
Hmong -
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Q: Can I get a Johnson & Johnson (Jassen) COVID-19 vaccine at GHC?
GHC-SCW does not have the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at this time. If you are eligible for a booster of Johnson and Johnson, please visit this website to find locations that are administering Johnson & Johnson vaccine or consider scheduling a booster vaccine of Moderna or Pfizer.
Q: Can I get updates by calling my healthcare provider?
A: We kindly ask that you do not call your healthcare provider or clinic for information about COVID-19 vaccines. This helps reserve our staffed phone lines for patients calling who are experiencing active symptoms or have acute care needs.
Q: How can I stay up to date on with GHC-SCW vaccine information?
A: We will communicate with our patients and community when we have any updates regarding COVID-19 vaccines. If you are a GHC-SCW Member, the best thing you can do is make sure you have an active
GHCMyChart account. We will also update this webpage with relevant COVID-19 vaccine news.
Q: Where can I learn more about the vaccine and how it will be distributed?
A: If you are interested in reading more about vaccines, two great sources are the
CDC and the
WI Dept of Health Services.
Below you will find links to the COVID-19 vaccine fact sheets for recipients and caregivers for the Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen vaccines.
Q: What should I do once I've been fully vaccinated?
A: Click HERE for more information on how to protect yourself and others once you have been fully vaccinated.
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