You are eligible to receive an updated, bivalent COVID-19 booster if it has been at least 2 months since you last received an FDA authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the CDC website for more …
Vaccine
If I have not received a COVID-19 vaccine yet, should I still get a booster?
If you have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, you should schedule an appointment through MyUHS for a primary dose series of vaccine. Right now, UHS offers Pfizer vaccines – If you wish to receive …
What information do I need to bring to my appointment for a booster shot or an additional dose?
You should bring your existing paper vaccination card to your appointment, if possible. If you were vaccinated by UHS or shared your vaccine records through MyUHS you do not need to take additional steps. If …
If I receive a booster vaccination off-campus, should I upload my record to MyUHS?
Yes. Though not required, sharing your off-campus booster vaccination with UHS as soon as possible helps campus plan. Let UHS know by sharing your records through the MyUHS website or app.
Do I need to get vaccinated to participate in a UW–Madison study abroad/away program?
We strongly encourage all participants to be fully vaccinated with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized vaccine (Modern, Pfizer, or Johnson and Johnson) or World Heath Organization (WHO)-approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to their program start date. …
Should students have their vaccine cards available during the school year?
We encourage the entire campus community to upload their vaccination record. While we don’t anticipate you needing to show your card on campus, you may be asked for it off campus. Some local event venues …
If I was vaccinated for COVID-19 outside of the United States, do I need to get or can I get a U.S.-based vaccine?
This depends on the type of vaccination you received and whether you completed the series. For recipients of FDA-authorized vaccines If you had two doses of Moderna or Pfizer or a single dose of Johnson …
What app is being used for COVID-19 testing and vaccination appointments?
The MyUHS app gives students and employees the ability to schedule vaccination and COVID-19 PCR testing appointments and view their test results. A web version of MyUHS is available at myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu We encourage all students and employees to download the app. The …
I have a disability or underlying medical condition as identified by the CDC that puts me at greater risk of serious illness and I am not comfortable being on campus. What can I do?
Please be aware that a majority of employees and students have already received at least one dose and many are fully vaccinated. For employees: If you have specific concerns related to a medical condition/disability that …
I already had COVID-19. Do I still need to get vaccinated?
Yes, people who recovered from COVID-19 should get vaccinated. Evidence suggests that antibodies from natural infection may not be as robust or long-lasting as those from vaccination and that vaccination may offer better protection against …