North Shore Health Department Offers Vaccine To 1A Providers

SHOREWOOD, WI – Individuals who qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine as 1A providers may have access to the vaccine at the North Shore Health Department.

Providers classified as 1A under Wisconsin's COVID-19 vaccination plan are healthcare providers who directly interact with patients or engage in healthcare services that place them into contact with patients who are able to transmit COVID-19.

The health department said it is connecting directly with organizations who have reached out to verify their 1A status and will contact them when vaccine appointments are available for qualified staff.

Members of the general public are not currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Those who qualify as 1B providers are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine, but will be contacted when appointments become available for 1B providers.

The health department said it has started a list of older adults in Phase 1B for people who want information regarding when and where they can get the vaccine. This is not a list of the people who will get the vaccine. Those who would like information can fill out the health department form online.