Trempealeau County to Begin Offering COVID-19 Vaccine to Residents 65 and Older

(KWNO) The Trempealeau County Health Department will begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine to residents 65 and older on Jan. 25.

Residents who qualify and wish to receive a vaccine can call the health department at 715-538-3826. The vaccine is free and the admiration cost will be covered by insurance or available funding.

Currently eligible for vaccination:

Anesthesia-related team members

Behavior health providers

Certified nursing assistant, nurse aide, medical assistant

Chiropractors

Clinical ethicist

Dental services

Home Health Workers

Emergency Medical Responders

Health Care Trainees

Hospice Workers

Nurses working in community settings

Long-term Care Facilities Staff and residents age 75+

Pharmacist/pharmacist assistant

Phlebotomists and laboratory personnel

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioners

Physicians

Public Health Workers providing vaccines and testing for COVID-19

Radiologic Technologists

Respiratory Therapists

Social workers, case management workers

Therapy Services (i.e., physical, occupational, speech) Transportation Services provided to transport patients to and from healthcare settings

Police Officers

Fire Personnel

Correctional Officers

Coroners/Medical Examiners

Funeral staff

People age 65 or older