MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 25% of 12- to 15-year-olds in Dane County have already gotten their first dose of vaccine, just a week after Pfizer’s vaccine was approved for the age group.
According to Public Health Madison & Dane County data, a total of 24.3% of 12- to 15-year-olds have gotten their first shot. PHMDC also said they are booked up for Pfizer appointments this week, but more doses will be available next week.
Just one week into eligibility, 24.3% of Dane County 12-15 year olds have their first dose of vax. We’re all booked up for Pfizer appts this week (still have some J&J left for 18+!), & next wk is open.
Sign up: https://t.co/lt15pmtVCe
Find other options: https://t.co/4P3CgKitDy pic.twitter.com/kphOunH5ug— @publichealthmdc (@PublicHealthMDC) May 19, 2021
The news comes just a day after PHMDC announced all COVID-19 safety restrictions will be lifted when the current public health order expires on June 2. Public health officials said they estimate 75% of Dane County’s population will be at least partially vaccinated by the time the emergency order expires.
Last week, News 3 Now hosted Vaccine Day with SSM Health to provide quick and easy vaccinations for the Madison community. A majority of those vaccinated at our pop-up clinics were 12- to 15-year-olds.
Check out our Vaccine Day photo gallery to see highlights from the day.
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