Our goal this fall is any student who arrives on campus who has not yet been vaccinated should have an opportunity to receive a vaccine from us, should they choose to. Any consideration of making …
Vaccine
I believe I am eligible for the vaccine. How can I receive it on campus?
University Health Services is vaccinating eligible members of UW–Madison following criteria established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. While vaccine supplies remain limited across the state, UHS will only be able to offer appointments …
Does my Badger Badge need to indicate “building access granted” in order for me to enter the vaccination site?
No. While we encourage you to be in compliance with Badger Badge requirements, you will not be turned away from a vaccine appointment if your badge is not indicating “building access granted” (with a green …
I am in a high-risk category for COVID-19. How can I let the university know so that I am placed into the correct tier for vaccine eligibility?
Eligibility criteria are established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services according to guidelines from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the Wisconsin State Disaster Medical …
What is UW-Madison’s plan for vaccinating students?
Eligibility criteria are established by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services according to guidelines from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the Wisconsin State Disaster Medical …
Will I test positive for COVID because I’ve been vaccinated?
No, the test for COVID-19 looks for several signatures of the virus that are not present in the vaccine.
If I’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19, do I still need to be tested?
While we know that the majority of people who receive the COVID-19 vaccine will have some level of protection against SARS CoV-2, the vaccine efficacy rate is not 100%, which can result in some who …