COVID-19 Booster Shots: Where To Find Them In Franklin

FRANKLIN, WI — Booster shots, available widely in Franklin, are the best defense against COVID-19 illnesses as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads across the country, according to health officials.

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases from the omicron variant — infections among the vaccinated — are less common among people who have received their third vaccination shots, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The omicron variant, first discovered in November, has been detected in all but a handful of states, including Wisconsin.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, said Friday the Pfizer and Moderna booster shots work well against the omicron variant and that there's no need for a specific vaccine to fight it.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the omicron variant makes up the majority of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services sequences about 5 percent of COVID-19 cases statewide and has found 19 cases linked to the omicron variant, Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake said in a news conference on Monday.

CDC numbers reported Monday show how quickly omicron is spreading. Nationwide, omicron variant cases increased six-fold in only a week.

In some regions of the country, the spike is higher than 73 percent. The variant accounts for at least 90 percent of new infections in the New York area, the Southeast, the Midwest and Pacific.

Public health officials are concerned that vaccination rates — currently 61 percent of eligible Americans are fully vaccinated, and only 28 percent have gotten booster shots — are insufficient to fend off a fifth wave of the coronavirus. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing, with about 120,000 new cases and 1,200 deaths reported each day, mainly from the delta variant.

The CDC says Pfizer and Moderna booster shots both provide increased protection against COVID-19 and helped prevent severe symptoms in breakthrough cases.

To get a booster shot in Franklin, go to:

A Local Pharmacy

Pharmacies across the Milwaukee area are offering booster doses, often at no cost to the patient.

Appointments for vaccination at your local Walgreens can be made by calling 1-800-925-4733. You can also set up a time to get your booster shot through Walgreen's website.

CVS Pharmacy also offers booster shots across the Milwaukee area. To schedule your booster shot at your local CVS, use their online scheduling website.

Hy-Vee also offers booster shots, which can be scheduled online.

Meijer's also offers booster shots, which can be scheduled online.

There are many ways to find a vaccine in Franklin. If you're unsure, you can also check vaccines.gov to find a booster shot near you.

Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health is vaccinating anyone 12 and older and patients ages 5-11.

• For ages 12 and older: Schedule an appointment in LiveWell, online or by phone (866-443-2584)
• For ages 5 – 11: Schedule in LiveWell or by phone.
• If you're scheduling for someone under 18 in LiveWell, connect your account to your child's via proxy access. See our FAQ for more on children and vaccines.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

All families with children 5 years old and older can now schedule appointments online to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Children's Wisconsin. You do not need to be a current patient to schedule an appointment.

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

Patients and families will receive a notification with information on how to schedule. Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information.

ProHealth Care

Pediatric vaccination clinics, for children 5 to 11, are held on Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Vaccination is by appointment only. Call 262-928-5566 to schedule.

ProHealth patients can also use ProHealth MyChart to schedule vaccinations online.
Parents need to have a MyChart account and proxy access to the child's record. For more information, visit ProHealthCare.org/Vaccination.