Press Release
WASHBURN COUNTY -- Due to increased availability of public COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the area as well as decreased demand for vaccination via Washburn County area providers, the last public first-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be this Friday, April 30 through the Washburn County Health Department.
Indianhead Medical Center, Spooner Health, and the Washburn County Health Department will no longer be holding first-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the general public beginning May 3, 2021. This does not impact previously scheduled second dose appointments. Northlakes Community Clinic and Essentia Health are continuing to vaccinate their existing patients.
If you are interested in receiving your COVID-19 vaccine in Spooner, the Washburn County Health Department is holding its last first-dose Moderna clinic this Friday, April 30 at 850 W Beaverbrook Ave. in Spooner. Anyone 18 and older who lives, works, or attends school in Wisconsin is eligible for vaccination at this clinic. You do not have to be a Washburn County resident to make an appointment. Registration is available online here. If you are unable to utilize online registration, please call 715-635-4402 and leave a message with your name and number. Health Department staff will return your call to schedule you as long as appointments are available.
Community-Based Vaccination Clinics
Wisconsin Department of Health Services community-based vaccination clinics are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00AM-7:00PM in Rice Lake and Superior. Anyone ages 16 and older can schedule an appointment by using the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry. For vaccine- related questions and appointment registration support, individuals can call toll-free at 1-844-684-1064.
Second Dose Wait List
The Washburn County Health Department will be holding second dose Moderna vaccine clinics through May 28. Individuals who wish to be on a wait list for the second dose of the Moderna vaccine should call 715-635-4402 to leave a message with your name, phone number, and when you are due for your second dose. Should appointments become available, Health Department staff will call to schedule you.
Information on other vaccine availability, including through Walgreens and Walmart Pharmacy, can be found here.
Last Update: Apr 28, 2021 10:25 am CDT
