The swift spread of the highly contagious omicron variant, which has caused mass closures across New York City and just led to that city's highest single-day Covid-19 case total of the entire pandemic, has created newfound urgency for those seeking booster shots. In Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Public Market is making it a little easier for people to get one.
The Milwaukee Public Market is hosting a free vaccination clinic this afternoon from 3-6 p.m. on its second level. Attendees can pre-register or walk-in. They should bring an ID and an insurance card.
Free vaccination clinic tomorrow, Monday, Dec., 20th from 3:00 - 6:00pm on our 2nd level!
— Milwaukee Public Market (@MKEPublicMarket) December 19, 2021
✓ Booster shots available
✓ Schedule an appointment at https://t.co/WkTM5Qs3m3
✓ or, walk-ins are welcome 🥳
Our friends at Hayat Pharmacy ask that you bring your ID & insurance card. pic.twitter.com/89kjF8cZbU
If you're unable to make the Milwaukee Public Market's vaccination clinic, you have many other options.
Milwaukee Health Department is hosting several community clinics with regular hours, according to the city's website:
Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Rd.
AND Southside Health Center, 1639 S. 23rd St. (Enter drive-thru from 24th St.)
Mondays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 - 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Menomonee Valley Site, 2401 W. St. Paul Ave.
Monday, Wednesday, Fridays: 12 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(Those clinics will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2 for the holidays.)
Two mobile vaccination clinics will be open this week, as well:
Tuesday, Dec. 21
UW-Milwaukee Union
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
Ascension All Saints Family Health Center
2400 W. Villard Ave.
1-4 p.m.
And, of course, you can always schedule a vaccine appointment through the government's vaccine finder. Many same-day appointments are available.
For more information on vaccines, you can visit Radio Milwaukee's vaccine resource guide.