Important information:
- For eligible immunocompromised people, the CDC recommends the same vaccine as previous doses.
- DCMC will be providing Moderna 3rd doses for adults who meet the immunocompromised criteria below.
- Individuals who have received Pfizer should contact Public Health to schedule their 3rd dose at 920-746-2234
- Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are not eligible for an additional dose at this time.
- Your additional dose must be administered at least 28 days after your vaccination series has been completed.
- Children age 12-18 should contact the DCMC pediatric department.
Eligible immunocompromised criteria:
The CDC recommends a 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. This includes people who have completed a vaccination series with Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna and are/have:
- Receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
Vaccine clinic information:
The best way to schedule an appointment for your 3rd dose is by self-scheduling through our patient portal.
Tuesday, August 24th from 9:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at the DCMC Fish Creek Clinic
To book an appointment for Fish Creek: use the patient portal or call 920-868-3511
Wednesday, August 25th from 8:00 am -12:30 pm at DCMC, enter through the Emergency entrance.
To book an appointment for Sturgeon Bay: use the patient portal or call 920-746-3700
Pediatric patients from age 12-18, please call the pediatric department at 920-746-3666.
Please bring your vaccination card to your appointment. Failure to bring your vaccination card to your appointment may result in a delay in receiving your vaccine.
Recently, the CDC released recommendations on booster vaccinations for the general population who have already received their first doses. DCMC is not scheduling those at this time, however we will continue to keep our community informed when those appointments are available.