COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Randolph Community Clinic is proud to have been selected as an official COVID-19 vaccinator site. We are following the guidance of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and are only able to administer vaccines to our patients who meet eligibility based on their age or risk category. See the graphic below for more information.
Graphic from Dodge County Human Services & Health Department
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA |
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA |
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination at Randolph Community Clinic:
Am I eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?
Currently, we are in phase 2 of vaccine distribution at Randolph Community Clinic. See the chart above for more information about the phases of vaccine distribution. The state of Wisconsin has opened vaccine eligibility to all people age 16 and older.
How do I schedule a vaccine appointment?
Right now, we are scheduling all COVID-19 vaccine appointments through the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration page on our website. Additionally, you should not schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment within 14 days of receiving any other vaccinations or within 90 days of being treated for COVID-19 with certain prescription medications (monoclonal antibodies).
How soon will I get my vaccine?
We are currently scheduling vaccine appointments 1 week in advance, and we will keep a waiting list of eligible patients for the following weeks. Our clinic finds out how many vaccine doses we will receive every Friday and may need to make adjustments to the vaccine schedule for the following week based on vaccine availability.
What do I need to do before my appointment?
You need to review the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the vaccine you will be given. The EUAs for both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna vaccines are posted above. We will let you know whether you will be given the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna vaccine when we schedule your appointment. At this point we do not expect to offer any doses of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccine.
What should I expect at my appointment?
Come at the time of your appointment and call when you arrive. You will be assigned a socially-distanced seat in the waiting room to review the EUA until it is your time to receive the vaccine. In order to vaccinate as many people as possible, we are giving vaccines at the same time that we care for our clinic patients, so please be patient as we do our best to take care of everyone in a safe and timely manner.
How long will my appointment last?
Please plan to be at the clinic for at least 30 minutes, including time for observation after you receive your vaccine.
How much will my appointment cost?
It will not cost you anything to receive the vaccine. If you have insurance, Randolph Community Clinic will charge a $50 standard vaccination fee to your insurance, and you will not be responsible for any copays.
Do I need to get a second dose of the vaccine?
Yes. Both of the available vaccines need a second dose after 3-4 weeks in order to achieve the 95% effectiveness rate. Your second appointment will be scheduled before you leave the clinic.
Should everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes. There are no medical conditions which would prevent you from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, people with chronic health conditions are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine. Even if you have already been infected with COVID-19 and may have some natural immunity, we do not know how long that protection will last, and you are still recommended to get the vaccine. Getting vaccinated will protect you, and will also help protect people around you who may be more vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19.
Do I still need to wear a mask after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
You should still wear your mask in many situations, like visiting someone who is high-risk or going out in public. However, if you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask when gathering indoors with other vaccinated people or low-risk, unvaccinated people. You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after you have received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, check the CDC's website for current guidance around mask use and social distancing.
What if I am exposed to COVID-19 after being vaccinated?
If you are fully vaccinated at the time when you are exposed to COVID-19, you do not need to get a test or quarantine unless you have symptoms.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
The Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have both been shown to be safe and effective based on the manufacturers' research and findings from large clinical trials. In addition, millions of people in the United States have already received these vaccines. Our clinic is prepared to treat anaphylaxis and allergic reactions which may rarely occur after the COVID-19 vaccination. Click here for more information from the CDC about vaccine safety.
How does the vaccine work?
The vaccines that we offer are mRNA vaccines. mRNA vaccines cannot give you COVID-19 and do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19. The vaccines do not affect or interact with your DNA in any way. Additionally, there is no evidence that these vaccines cause infertility, and in clinical trials, vaccinated women conceived at an equal rate to unvaccinated women. Click here for more information from the CDC about mRNA vaccines.
If I am not a patient at Randolph Community Clinic, where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Randolph Community Clinic has a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, so we have very few scheduled openings for non-patients. However, following the public health goals of the state of Wisconsin, we are committed to vaccinating high-risk and at-need people in our community, even if they are not our patients. Additionally, there are other vaccination sites in the area, including Randolph Hometown Pharmacy (Randolph), Marshfield Medical Center (Beaver Dam) and Prairie Ridge Health (Columbus). For additional vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline (844-684-1064) or check out this vaccinator site map and the state's COVID-19 Vaccine Registry.
Currently, we are in phase 2 of vaccine distribution at Randolph Community Clinic. See the chart above for more information about the phases of vaccine distribution. The state of Wisconsin has opened vaccine eligibility to all people age 16 and older.
How do I schedule a vaccine appointment?
Right now, we are scheduling all COVID-19 vaccine appointments through the COVID-19 Vaccine Registration page on our website. Additionally, you should not schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment within 14 days of receiving any other vaccinations or within 90 days of being treated for COVID-19 with certain prescription medications (monoclonal antibodies).
How soon will I get my vaccine?
We are currently scheduling vaccine appointments 1 week in advance, and we will keep a waiting list of eligible patients for the following weeks. Our clinic finds out how many vaccine doses we will receive every Friday and may need to make adjustments to the vaccine schedule for the following week based on vaccine availability.
What do I need to do before my appointment?
You need to review the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the vaccine you will be given. The EUAs for both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna vaccines are posted above. We will let you know whether you will be given the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna vaccine when we schedule your appointment. At this point we do not expect to offer any doses of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccine.
What should I expect at my appointment?
Come at the time of your appointment and call when you arrive. You will be assigned a socially-distanced seat in the waiting room to review the EUA until it is your time to receive the vaccine. In order to vaccinate as many people as possible, we are giving vaccines at the same time that we care for our clinic patients, so please be patient as we do our best to take care of everyone in a safe and timely manner.
How long will my appointment last?
Please plan to be at the clinic for at least 30 minutes, including time for observation after you receive your vaccine.
How much will my appointment cost?
It will not cost you anything to receive the vaccine. If you have insurance, Randolph Community Clinic will charge a $50 standard vaccination fee to your insurance, and you will not be responsible for any copays.
Do I need to get a second dose of the vaccine?
Yes. Both of the available vaccines need a second dose after 3-4 weeks in order to achieve the 95% effectiveness rate. Your second appointment will be scheduled before you leave the clinic.
Should everyone get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes. There are no medical conditions which would prevent you from getting the COVID-19 vaccine. In fact, people with chronic health conditions are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine. Even if you have already been infected with COVID-19 and may have some natural immunity, we do not know how long that protection will last, and you are still recommended to get the vaccine. Getting vaccinated will protect you, and will also help protect people around you who may be more vulnerable to severe illness from COVID-19.
Do I still need to wear a mask after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
You should still wear your mask in many situations, like visiting someone who is high-risk or going out in public. However, if you are fully vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask when gathering indoors with other vaccinated people or low-risk, unvaccinated people. You are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after you have received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, check the CDC's website for current guidance around mask use and social distancing.
What if I am exposed to COVID-19 after being vaccinated?
If you are fully vaccinated at the time when you are exposed to COVID-19, you do not need to get a test or quarantine unless you have symptoms.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
The Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have both been shown to be safe and effective based on the manufacturers' research and findings from large clinical trials. In addition, millions of people in the United States have already received these vaccines. Our clinic is prepared to treat anaphylaxis and allergic reactions which may rarely occur after the COVID-19 vaccination. Click here for more information from the CDC about vaccine safety.
How does the vaccine work?
The vaccines that we offer are mRNA vaccines. mRNA vaccines cannot give you COVID-19 and do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19. The vaccines do not affect or interact with your DNA in any way. Additionally, there is no evidence that these vaccines cause infertility, and in clinical trials, vaccinated women conceived at an equal rate to unvaccinated women. Click here for more information from the CDC about mRNA vaccines.
If I am not a patient at Randolph Community Clinic, where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Randolph Community Clinic has a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine, so we have very few scheduled openings for non-patients. However, following the public health goals of the state of Wisconsin, we are committed to vaccinating high-risk and at-need people in our community, even if they are not our patients. Additionally, there are other vaccination sites in the area, including Randolph Hometown Pharmacy (Randolph), Marshfield Medical Center (Beaver Dam) and Prairie Ridge Health (Columbus). For additional vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline (844-684-1064) or check out this vaccinator site map and the state's COVID-19 Vaccine Registry.