The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued a news release regarding the updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
DHS COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
DHS continues to recommend the current COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and for every person 6 months and older to protect from serious COVID-19 illness and to prevent spreading it to others. The current COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy, and vaccination can protect women and their infants after birth. Newborns depend on maternal antibodies from the vaccine for protection. Wisconsin will continue to cover the current COVID-19 vaccine for eligible Medicaid members, including children and individuals who are pregnant.
CDC updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations
On May 29, the CDC made updates to the vaccine schedules on their website. These updates include:
- The child and adolescent immunization schedule now reflects shared clinical decision making for all children and adolescents aged 6 months–17 years, including those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.
- Children will be allowed to obtain vaccine after a shared clinical decision with their health care provider.
- No changes were made to the recommendations for people who are ages 19 or older who are not pregnant or do not have other medical conditions.
- The COVID-19 vaccine guidance for pregnancy immunization schedule has been changed from recommended to no guidance/recommendation.
DHS continues to support the scientific method for reviewing and testing the COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine has been and continues to be an important tool in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19. The vaccine continues to be tested in large clinical trials, made up of more participants than required, to ensure it meets established safety standards.
The current COVID-19 vaccine was approved following rigorous testing and safety review processes, including clinical trials and review by medical experts. The vaccine received medical and safety review and authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the CDC director. The recent changes in CDC guidance were not made based on new data, evidence, or scientific or medical studies, nor was the guidance issued following normal processes. Following national approval, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services independently reviews FDA and CDC recommendations to provide clinical guidance to Wisconsin providers and the public.
The COVID-19 vaccine supports the health and well-being of Wisconsinites
COVID-19 continues to cause illness, hospitalization, and deaths. To protect and promote the health and safety of people, we encourage everyone to stay up to date on all of their vaccinations. This protects themselves and their loved ones from vaccine preventable diseases.
Published on Jun 10 2025
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