COVID-19

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can cause severe illness. COVID-19 spreads easily from person to person when someone who is sick breathes out droplets and very small particles with the virus. These droplets and particles can be breathed in by other people or land on their eyes, noses, or mouth and make them sick.

Vaccine Updates

  • The CDC  recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
  • The federal government will no longer be providing a public supply of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. If you have health insurance, please contact your physician’s office or a local pharmacy to receive your updated COVID-19 vaccine (and flu shot!).
  • DPH has a limited supply of updated COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults and children, please call 715-258-6323 to see if you are eligible.

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Prevention Strategies 

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends the following strategies to prevent COVID-19 infection.

  • Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
  • Stay home if you have COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Seek treatment if you have COVID-19 and are at risk of getting very sick.
  • Wear a well-fitting mask when recommended.
With widespread access to vaccines, testing, and treatment options, we have more tools than ever before to prevent severe disease.
Contact Us
PHONE:
715-258-6323

FAX:
715-258-6333

EMAIL: publichealth@co.waupaca.wi.us

Links
WI DHS: COVID-19

CDC: COVID-19

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