Coronavirus or COVID-19 is an infection caused by a specific virus called SARS-CoV-2. COVID-19 is a communicable, respiratory disease that can cause severe illness in some people.
We continue to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA), and local public health officials, to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, and visitors.
To see up-to-date COVID-19 data in Wisconsin, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.
In the United States, available COVID-19 vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. As with other vaccine-preventable illnesses, staying current with recommended vaccinations, including booster shots, offers the greatest protection against COVID-19. At Prairie Ridge, we offer the BioNTech Pfizer vaccine.
Please call us at the number below to schedule your vaccine appointment.
COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are based on three things: your age, the vaccine you first received, and the length of time since your last dose. Because vaccine and booster recommendations may be updated as the CDC continues to monitor the latest data, we recommend you click below to visit the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination page.
Typically, symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, fatigue, trouble breathing, and muscle aches, manifest a few days after an individual has contracted the virus, although in some cases, symptoms may not appear until a later time.
The transmission of COVID-19 occurs through respiratory droplets and aerosol particles released by individuals who have contracted the virus while they cough, sneeze, talk, sing, or even breathe.
The CDC recommends that individuals follow these guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19: