Wisconsin Dairy Farmers & Workers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination

The Wisconsin dairy industry workforce is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through phase 1B. This does not guarantee immediate vaccination, as appointments are still prioritized for the Phase 1A population and for educators and child care providers who are part of the Phase 1B population.

Employers are welcome to provide a letter for their employees to present at the time of vaccination to verify their status of Phase 1B. Your employees can also use their pay stub or work ID to verify their status.

Note: a person cannot be asked to show any government-issued ID when receiving the vaccine.

How to Get an Appointment

There are many ways for a person in the Phase 1B population to secure a vaccination appointment. Here are the primary options:

Call your health care provider.

Call 1-800-Walgreens or visit www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19 to find a Walgreens pharmacy that is scheduling vaccine appointments nearest to you. Walgreens is Wisconsin’s selected Federal Retail Pharmacy Partner, and received vaccine doses directly from the federal government, in addition to the state’s official allocation.

Make use of the Wisconsin Vaccine Registry, expected to launch in early March. The registry will allow individuals to fill out a questionnaire determining their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine and then walk them through the appointment scheduling process. If an individual is not yet eligible to get the vaccine, or no appointments are currently available, they can be placed on a wait-list.

Participate in a community-based vaccination clinic. To determine if, when and where a clinic is being held, contact your county public health officer.

Participate in an employer-supported on-site vaccination clinic. Employers who wish to host a clinic should contact their county public health officer to be connected with a vaccinator.

For more information, visit: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-about.htm (see Some Public-Facing Essential Works Dropdown)

Additional Resources

The State of Wisconsin has shared the following resources for essential employers:

Amap of Wisconsin vaccinators with contact information

A two-page Phase 1B fact sheet for essential employers

A state-specific FAQ on vaccine eligibility

Printable posters and graphics to share fact-based information on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines