Immunization plays a critical role in helping individuals of all ages stay healthy and well. On-time vaccination throughout childhood helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Adults should keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. Adults are also at risk for a different set of diseases.
View the CDC recommended childhood vaccine schedule.
View the CDC recommended adult vaccine schedule.
COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Vaccines
These three vaccines can help protect eligible individuals from serious respiratory illness. Here’s who qualifies:
COVID-19
The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness. Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are now available. If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past two months, you may receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
Note: It’s safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines in the same visit.
Flu
All individuals ages 6 months and older, with rare exception, should get an annual flu vaccination. Vaccination is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications. These include people 65 and older, pregnant women, children younger than 5, and individuals with certain risk factors, chronic conditions, or weakened immune systems.
RSV
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common illness that causes infection of the lungs and respiratory tract. In adults as well as older, healthy children, RSV symptoms are mild and typically mimic the common cold. Certain groups, however, are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill. These include infants and some older adults. To help protect these vulnerable populations, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an RSV vaccine.
Follow these guidelines:
- Babies ages 8 months and younger should receive the vaccine. In addition, doctors may recommend the vaccine for some older babies at increased risk for becoming seriously ill from RSV. This group would typically include babies between the ages of 8 months and 19 months.
- To maximize protection for babies after birth, the CDC recommends seasonal administration of one dose of RSV vaccine for pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy. The vaccine is recommended for people who fall into that group during RSV season — which can vary but typically runs between September and January. Individuals in this group should ask their physician about getting vaccinated.
- Adults ages 60 and older should ask their health care provider if they should receive the vaccine. Those eligible between the ages of 60 and 65 can receive the vaccine at their primary care clinic. Those 65 and older who are on Medicare should receive the vaccine at a retail pharmacy because payment is covered through Medicare Part D.
Vaccine Locations and Scheduling
ThedaCare offers the following options for getting seasonal and routine vaccinations.
Primary Care
Offerings*
Our primary care clinics offer all immunizations. Commercial insurance typically covers the cost of Shingrix. For patients with Medicare, it’s best to receive this vaccine at a retail pharmacy because payment is covered through Medicare Part D.
How to access
- Schedule via MyThedaCare
- Ask your provider during your visit
- Call the Vaccine Clinic Line: (920) 702-6380
Pharmacy
Offerings**
Selected ThedaCare Pharmacy locations offer all immunizations for those ages 6 and older, with the exception of yellow fever. In addition, staff at our pharmacy sites that offer vaccines have completed special training for — and have resources to assist in — vaccinating those with special needs. Please note: The pharmacies at ThedaCare Medical Center-Berlin, ThedaCare Medical Center-Orthopedic, Spine and Pain, and The Heritage do not offer vaccines.
How to access
- Schedule via MyThedaCare.
- Just walk in, based on availabilty of pharmacists. Please note that scheduling in advance will save you time and is strongly preferred.
Vaccine and Immunization Clinic
Offerings*
To expand opportunities for people to get needed vaccines, ThedaCare is pleased to offer a vaccine and immunization clinic. Through this offering, we’ll have team members providing vaccines at locations throughout the communities ThedaCare serves. The mobile team will travel to various locations on a rotating basis.
Individuals can receive any needed vaccines for themselves or their family members. This includes flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumonia, as well as needed child or adult routine vaccines. Schedule ahead to save time or just walk in. To schedule, log in to MyThedaCare and select ‘Schedule an Appointment,’ ‘Vaccines,’ and ‘ThedaCare Clinic.’ From there, choose the vaccine(s) you’d like to schedule and then select ‘ThedaCare Vaccine & Immunization Clinic’ to choose the date, time, and location that works best for you.
How to Access
- Schedule via MyThedaCare.
- Just walk in
- Call the Vaccine Clinic Line: (920) 702-6380
*Most vaccines are free or low cost with qualifying insurance. Check your insurance to confirm your coverage.
** Most vaccines are free or low cost with qualifying insurance. Check your insurance to confirm your coverage. Our pharmacy locations cannot bill Tricare. Our pharmacy locations offer competitively priced retail pricing for those with no insurance or Tricare. Payment is collected at the time of administration.
