Protect your family from COVID-19

(Updated February 2023)

Children as young as 6 months can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Kids 5+ who received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least five months ago have also been approved to receive a booster dose. Currently, Children's Wisconsin is only offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Children's Wisconsin primary care families looking to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine or booster may do so by scheduling online or by contacting their primary care clinic directly.

If you are not an established Children’s Wisconsin primary care patient, call (414) 266-3959 to schedule.

While children don't typically get as sick or have as serious of symptoms as adults, the new variants of the COVID-19 virus are more easily spread. By having our children vaccinated, we prevent the virus from further infecting our community.

Until all members of a family are vaccinated, we encourage practicing safety precautions, including wearing a mask, washing your hands thoroughly and often, and social distancing when out of the home.

Children's Wisconsin addresses common vaccine questions

While many families are eager for their kids to get vaccinated, we understand some parents have questions. We know everyone wants to make the best choices for their kids, and it can be hard to know how to evaluate things you are reading or hearing from friends and family members. Our pediatric experts routinely share information about COVID-19 and the vaccine to ensure families can make an informed decision. Below are two resources to help you in your decision:

• COVID-19 vaccinations: what they mean for kids, and myths (video)
• Addressing fears of the COVID-19 vaccine and kids (blog)

We also encourage you to have a conversation with your child's pediatrician to address particular questions you and your child may have.