FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2022

City of Milwaukee Health Department Administers Second Booster Doses to Eligible Demographics

MILWAUKEE – Following the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization and recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Milwaukee Health Department COVID-19 clinics will begin administering second doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna or Pfizer) to eligible individuals.

The recommendation states the following individuals may receive a second booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine at least four months after receiving a first booster dose:

• Individuals 50 years of age and older may receive either the Pfizer or Moderna second booster
• Immunocompromised individuals 12 years of age and older may receive the Pfizer second booster
• Immunocompromised individuals 18 years of age and older may receive the Moderna second booster
• Individuals 18 years of age and older who received the Jansen vaccine for both their primary series and booster dose may receive either the Pfizer or Moderna second booster

The second booster doses, along with first, second, and first booster doses, are available for free without an appointment at the Northwest Health Center, Southside Health Center, and Menomonee Valley Site. The full hours of operation for each site is available at Milwaukee.gov/covidvax.

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