Pfizer Booster Approved — For Some, Wisconsin Fall Guide

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Jean Allen, 96, receives a COVID-19 vaccination
Jean Allen, 96, left, receives the first shot of the Pfizer vaccination for COVID-19, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, from a Walgreens Pharmacist, right, at Queen Anne Healthcare, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Seattle. The facility had an outbreak of COVID-19 in May of 2020 that resulted in more than 100 positive cases among staff and residents, including Allen, and the deaths of 20 residents and two staff members. Ted S. Warren/AP Photos

An expert in pandemic influenza, and regular on the program to discuss pandemic updates, joins us again to talk about the FDA’s emergency approval this week of giving booster COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer to certain vulnerable populations. Then, we talk about some of the best ways to enjoy different areas of Wisconsin this fall.

Featured in this Show

  • Answering Vaccine Booster Questions

    The FDA gave emergency authorization for certain Americans to receive a third, or booster, vaccine from Pfizer-BioNtech. We talk about who may be eligible, when, and what happens next.

  • Fun Things To See And Do In Wisconsin In Fall

    It’s the first weekend of fall and Wisconsin is ready to celebrate. We look at some colorful, relaxing and invigorating places to visit around the state in the weeks to come. We also hope to hear your ideas on where to go and what to do for a spectacular autumn getaway.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dr. Jonathan Temte Guest
  • Amanda Weibel Guest