Wauwatosa Scheduling Vaccine Appointments Through State Registry

WAUWATOSA, WI— The Wauwatosa Health Department is scheduling vaccine appointments through the state's registration system. The online registration system connects people to vaccinators near them who have available shots.

“We are now scheduling appointment times through the state’s vaccine registry. We’re glad to partner with the state and other vaccinators, so that eligible people in the community can access the vaccine,” said Laura Stephens, interim health officer of the Wauwatosa Health Department.

After people go to vaccinate.wi.gov, they answer a few questions to determine if they are in a current eligible group. Those eligible for the vaccine will be able to schedule an appointment through the website. If someone is not yet eligible to get the vaccine, or no appointments are currently available, he or she can be placed on a wait-list.

“We are proud to be one of the first partners to test the site. An equitable distribution of the vaccine and making sure people know where they can access the vaccine is important to our mission of healthy communities. While vaccine supply is still limited, we encourage everyone to sign up on the state’s registration system, so that you can be connected with a local provider when the vaccine becomes available to you,” said Stephens.

The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry will be a hub informing people about where and when they can get vaccinated and allowing them to schedule an appointment, according to state officials.

Officials said the registry will be used by those who opt in rather than serve as a comprehensive resource for all vaccination options. Health care systems, pharmacies and local health departments will continue to maintain their own registration and scheduling programs.

The state Department of Health Services expects the system to be available to all interested vaccinators in the state by April 1.