HEALTH ALERT COVID-19 Vaccine Information We are working closely with federal and state partners to distribute the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in alignment with parameters outlined by the Washington State Department of Health. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution is underway across Washington, including Samaritan Healthcare. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines now available for ages 5–11. Children ages 5 through 11 years are now eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. If you have questions about the vaccine, please speak with your child’s healthcare provider and visit the CDC website for more information. To schedule your child’s COVID-19 vaccination appointment via Samaritan’s drive-thru vaccine clinic, please call 509-764-3335. Pfizer vaccine booster doses now available at our drive-thru clinic. Booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are now available at our drive-thru vaccine clinic on the north side of Samaritan Clinic on Pioneer. (If you’re unsure if you should get a vaccine booster at this time, contact your healthcare provider.) At least six months after completing the primary Pfizer vaccine series, the following individuals should receive a booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine: People 65 years of age and older People 18 years of age and older living in a long-term care setting People 50–64 years of age with underlying medical conditions or those at increased risk of social inequities. Those who completed a Pfizer vaccine series at least six months ago may receive a Pfizer booster dose: People who are 18–49 years of age with underlying medical conditions: People 18–64 years of age who are at higher risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission due to their occupational or institutional setting. These include front line essential workers and health care workers as previously detailed by the CDC: If you currently qualify for a booster dose based on the information shared above, please call 509-764-3335 to schedule an appointment via Samaritan’s drive-thru vaccine clinic. How do I sign up to receive the vaccine? If you qualify to receive a vaccine, call 509-764-3335 to schedule an appointment at Samaritan’s drive-thru vaccine clinic. Vaccine appointments are available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12p.m. and 1:00 p.m. –5:00 p.m. You MUST have an appointment in order to receive a vaccine. You MUST complete the patient acknowledgement form and bring it with you to your appointment. Click here to download the English Patient Acknowledgement Form Click here to download the Spanish Patient Acknowledgement Form Healthcare workers: Your appointment should be scheduled one or two days before your next scheduled shift. This is precautionary, in the event that you have pain at your injection site or any minor side effects. Where do I receive my vaccine? COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed at all of Samaritan’s Clinics as well as at the Samaritan’s COVID-19 drive thru testing location on the north side of Samaritan Clinic on Pioneer. When you arrive, follow the signage leading to “Drive Thru Testing,” and let our team know you are scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines will only be administered if you have an appointment, and if you have filled out the COVID-19 Patient Consent Acknowledgement Form. Frequently Asked Questions Timeline and Availability Will people who have had COVID-19 be able to get the vaccine? Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine when I get routine vaccinations? How much will it cost to get vaccinated? Safety and Effectiveness How does the COVID-19 vaccine work in my body? Why is a COVID-19 vaccine going through research and testing so much faster than other vaccines? Is the COVID-19 vaccine safety-tested? If I get the COVID-19, do I still need to take other precautions? Side Effects Can the vaccine give me COVID-19? What are the normal side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine? How do I treat side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine? Are there any serious side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine? Are there long-term side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine? More information Where can I find more information? For the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the following websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Washington State Department of Health Watch this short video for tips on how to identify which information you can trust. About the vaccine The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (for ages 5 years and older), Moderna (for ages 18 and older) and Johnson & Johnson (for ages 18 and older). The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, given 21 days apart. Clinical trial data show the vaccine is 95% effective at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 illness. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is a two-dose vaccine, given 28 days apart. Clinical trial data show the vaccine is 94.1% percent effective at preventing COVID-19 illness. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a one dose vaccine. Clinical trial data show the vaccine is 66.3% effective at preventing COVID-19 illness. No one who got COVID-19 at least 4 weeks after receiving the J&J COVID-19 vaccine had to be hospitalized. Individuals will not be considered fully protected until one to two weeks after they receive their final dose. The FDA expert panel reviewing the data for these vaccines determined the benefit of the vaccine outweighs the known risk and this has been authorized for use in the United States. 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