COVID-19 vaccine update for the week of April 19

Gundersen has fully vaccinated about 30,000 patients across its system. The COVID-19 vaccine is the surest way for us to end the pandemic. We encourage everyone to take any opportunity to get the vaccine as soon as they are eligible.

Scheduling a vaccine appointment
Anyone age 16 and older may schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Gundersen, including those who are not already patients.

Adult Gundersen patients can schedule their vaccine appointment through MyChart or by calling the scheduling line at (608) 775-6829.

Parents or guardians of Gundersen patients ages 16 and 17 must schedule their child's appointment by calling the scheduling line at (608) 775-6829. Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for patients age 16 and 17.

Non-patients can call the scheduling line at (608) 775-6829, option 2, for a vaccine appointment.

Appointments also are available at Gundersen Critical Access Hospitals and select regional locations by scheduling through MyChart or by calling:

• Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics: (608) 375-4144
• Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics: (608) 339-3331
• Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital and Clinic: (608) 489-8280, option 1
• Gundersen Tri-County Hospital and Clinics: (715) 538-4355
• Gundersen Palmer Hospital and Clinics: (563) 422-3817

Johnson & Johnson vaccine

• Gundersen continues to pause providing Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More federal guidance is expected this week.
• If a patient received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, they should seek medical attention if their leg or arm begins to cramp, swell or becomes warm to the touch.

Remember

• All approved COVID-19 vaccine options are highly effective in preventing death, hospitalizations, and severe illness.
• Visit gundersenhealth.org/vaccine for helpful information, including state resources for vaccine questions and connections to vaccination sites.
• Everyone who enters a Gundersen location must wear a mask and be screened for COVID-19 symptoms.