Overview

How to schedule an appointment

Appointments are available at UW Health clinics in Wisconsin and Rockford, Ill. Patients can login to their MyChart accounts and schedule an appointment.

Schedule a vaccine appointment

  • Login to your MyChart account

  • Once you log in, select Visits and then Schedule an appointment

  • Select Covid-19 and/or Flu vaccine from the available options

If you do not have a MyChart account, you can sign up today.

If you are unable to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment on MyChart, please contact your primary care provider’s clinic directly (find your UW Health location). COVID-19 vaccines are also available at pharmacies and other health care locations, to find a location near you, visit vaccines.gov.

Billing and Insurance

COVID-19 vaccines are no longer provided free of charge from the federal government. Patient’s insurance will be billed for the vaccines. Most insurers will cover vaccine fees, but some do not. Before your visit, call the customer service number listed on your insurance card to find out if your plan covers these fees.

The latest info

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

Children 6 months–4 years of age may need additional doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine to be up to date, depending on the number of doses and brand of vaccine previously received.

Everyone 5 years of age and older should get one updated COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after getting their last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine.

You are up to date when you get 1 updated COVID-19 vaccine.

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may get additional doses of updated COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your health care provider about additional updated doses.

What to expect

After your COVID-19 vaccine

Normal side effects you might experience include:

  • Injection site pain

  • Injection site swelling

  • Injection site redness

  • Tiredness

  • Headache

  • Muscle pain

  • Chills

  • Joint pain

  • Fever

  • Nausea

  • Feeling unwell

  • Swollen lymph nodes

Call your provider if :

  • Normal side effects listed above last for more than 72 hours

  • You have had exposure to someone with a diagnosed COVID-19 infection

  • You are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (listed below, not considered a normal side effect)

    • Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, chills, cough, stuffy nose, headache, shortness of breath, chest tightness, sore throat, lack of smell or taste, severe fatigue/exhaustion, muscle pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.

    • Note: You cannot get COVID-19 infection from the vaccine; however, you can contract COVID-19 infection through normal community exposure.

Symptoms/side effects for which you should seek immediate medical care:

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Swelling of your face and throat

  • A fast heartbeat

  • A bad rash all over your body

  • Dizziness and weakness

What you need to know after your COVID-19 vaccine (pdf)

COVID-19

Although most people who have COVID-19 have mild symptoms, COVID-19 can also cause some people to get much sicker. Older adults and people with serious health problems are at a higher risk.

Learn about COVID-19