COVID-19 Vaccine
As of April 5, 2021, everyone in Wisconsin age 16 and older is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost. Although everyone is eligible to get vaccine, vaccine providers will prioritize previously eligible groups. Based on the amount of vaccine doses available, it will take time for everyone in Wisconsin to get vaccinated.
While you are waiting for your turn to get the vaccine, it is important to continue wearing masks, physical distancing, washing your hands, and getting tested and isolating if you have signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
Waupaca County Public Health: COVID-19
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Latest News
4/2/21: Waupaca County Public Health Advises Continued Mask Use
3/30/21: Gov. & DHS Announce Everyone 16 and Older Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting 4/5/21
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Symptoms of COVID-19
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
NOTE: Not everyone with COVID-19 has all of these symptoms. For many, symptoms are mild, with no fever. You can still spread the virus to others even if you have mild or no symptoms. There are people who may be at greater risk for severe symptoms.
Do you have symptoms of COVID-19? Have you been exposed?
- Stay home!
- Quarantine and self-monitor to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
- Get tested. Click here for more information.
- Diagnosed? Take steps to keep others safe:
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- Separate yourself from other people in your home.
- Wear a face covering when you are around other people.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Clean your hands often.
- Avoid sharing personal household items.
- Clean high-touch surfaces everyday.
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Four Important Ways to Slow the Spread:
- Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
- Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you.
- Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.
- Get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines will be an important tool in controlling the pandemic. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available.
Contact Us
Call 211 for general inquiries or contact Public Health during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM).
In-person appointments are suspended until further notice.
Public Health:
715-258-6323
Health and Human Services:
715-258-6300
Fax:
715-258-6333
Email: publichealth@co.waupaca.wi.us
Jed Wohlt, Health Officer
In-person appointments are suspended until further notice.
Public Health:
715-258-6323
Health and Human Services:
715-258-6300
Fax:
715-258-6333
Email: publichealth@co.waupaca.wi.us
Jed Wohlt, Health Officer
