C0VID-19 VACCINE Updated November 16, 2021 En español Testing Variants Home/COVID-19 vaccine The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all in ways we could have never imagined. We’ve all had to adjust to meet the needs of our families, friends, coworkers and patients — while still checking in on our own health and wellness needs. Covid-19 vaccines are effective at preventing illness from Covid-19, and lessening severe illness and death. We are still learning how effective the current vaccines are against variants of the virus and how long protection lasts. As more people get vaccinated we are learning more about how well vaccines keep the Covid-19 from spreading. As your healthcare provider, we’re committed to keeping you up to date on the latest vaccine news, including when and how you and your family can get the vaccine. Covid vaccine booster As of Tuesday, September 28, 2021, The Floating Hospital’s main clinic in Long Island City has boosters available for recipients of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine only. To be eligible for the booster, you must have received your second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago. As of Tuesday, November 16, 2021, the Covid-19 booster is available to all aged over 18, without restriction. The Pfizer or Moderna booster is recommended for: People aged 65 years and older Residents in long-term care settings People aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions; these medical conditions include: Cancer Chronic kidney disease Chronic lung diseases, including COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma (moderate-to-severe), interstitial lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension Dementia or other neurological conditions Diabetes (type 1 or type 2) Down syndrome Heart conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies or hypertension) HIV infection Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) Liver disease Overweight and obesity Pregnancy Sickle cell disease or thalassemia Smoking, current or former Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant Stroke or cerebrovascular disease, which affects blood flow to the brain Substance use disorders Read the CDC’s media statement. It is recommended that you make an appointment. Please bring your vaccination card. We are offering vaccines to New York residents ages 12 and older Pfizer vaccine available for ages 5 and older Pfizer vaccine: Available for New York residents ages 12 and older according to New York State and New York City guidelines People who are 12-17 years old are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine Details about who is included can be found here Requires two doses for full vaccine immunity You will need to receive the second dose 21 days following the first for full vaccine immunity All children (<18) receiving the vaccine need to be accompanied by an adult Moderna vaccine: Available for New York residents ages 18 and older according to New York State and New York City guidelines Details about who is included can be found here Requires two doses for full vaccine immunity You will need to receive the second dose 28 days following the first for full vaccine immunity. Vaccines are offered by appointment. Please be aware of the scheduling for the second vaccine when committing to the first vaccine appointment, to ensure that you are in town and available. YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT The Floating Hospital has freezers that will accommodate the storage of the vaccine at the necessary temperature. We have enrolled all our sites in the necessary city programs to be able to receive vaccine and report vaccine distribution. For more important information on COVID-19 vaccines, visit the CDC site here. PREPARING FOR YOUR VACCINE How do I prepare for my vaccination appointment? Please discuss vaccination with your doctor before you make your appointment for vaccination. Do not schedule an appointment if you have COVID-19 or are awaiting COVID-19 test results. If you are feeling unwell on the day of your appointment, call to reschedule. Observe COVID-19 precautions as usual and be sure to wear a face covering. Due to the efforts involved in scheduling and limited availability of vaccine, we will not be able to accommodate patients who no show for their initial vaccine appointment. Why should I get a COVID-19 vaccine? Vaccines will help us stop this pandemic–they’re one of the most effective tools we have to protect our health and prevent viruses like COVID-19. When you get vaccinated you are helping to protect yourself, your family and the community. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so you can fight the virus if you are exposed. The COVID-19 vaccine cannot give you the virus itself. HAVE YOU BEEN FULLY VACCINATED? You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose in a two-dose vaccine series. The Pfizer vaccine is and example of two-dose vaccines. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after a single dose vaccine. Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine is an example of a single-dose vaccine. You are not fully protected: Until you get your second vaccine in a two-dose vaccine series Until two weeks after your last vaccine in your series WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD YOU TAKE IF YOU BEEN FULLY VACCINATED?* Gathering with vaccinated people or small gatherings with one other unvaccinated household You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask. You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household without masks. Important exception: wear a mask and keep physically distanced from people that have (or live with anyone who has) an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Important exception: if you live in a group setting (like a group or elder home), you should stay away from others for 14 days and get tested even if you don’t have symptoms. Gathering in public or with unvaccinated people from more than one household Continue to take steps to protect yourself and others: wear a mask, stay physically distanced, avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces. Continue to avoid medium and large gatherings of people. Delay domestic and international travel unless necessary. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, get tested, stay home and distanced from others. *According to updated CDC guidelines THE COVID-19 VACCINE & MEDICARE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Your costs in original Medicare You pay nothing for the COVID-19 vaccine. You won’t pay a deductible or copayment, and your provider can’t charge you an administration fee to give you the vaccine. Bring your Medicare card Be sure to bring your red, white, and blue Medicare card so your healthcare or pharmacy can bill Medicare. You’ll need your Medicare card even if you’ve enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan. Be aware! You can’t pay to put your name on a vaccine list. 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