Health Officials: Don't Hang Around Waiting for COVID Shots

Monday, March 15th, 2021 -- 10:07 AM

(WMTV) Area public health officials said some people ineligible for the vaccines are hanging out at sites hoping to get a leftover shot.

Public health officials said it’s not worth a shot because every vaccine has a name on it.  People are lining up for a dose of the covid-19 vaccine hoping it’s a shot toward normalcy.

The excitement is causing some to chase down a dose even if they aren’t eligible.  Public health officials said there aren’t any extra doses because vaccine demand is still outweighing supply.

The amount of doses are matched with the same amount of patients and swooping in hoping to get the vaccine of a no-show is a no-go. Voegeli said that shot goes to the next person in line.  This week Gov. Tony Evers said all Wisconsinites will be eligible for the COVID vaccine by May.

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