COVID-19 Vaccines in Denton County COVID-19 Vaccines in Denton County Site Updated November 22, 2021 Return to COVID-19 Home Joining DCPH's Vaccine Interest Portal will register you to receive an invitation to self-schedule an appointment at a DCPH vaccine clinic. Please note: If you received both doses of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine from DCPH, you will receive a text and/or email message inviting you to schedule a booster dose when eligible. Do not rejoin the Vaccine Interest Portal for a booster dose if you received your first and second dose from DCPH. Register for COVID-19 Vaccine Haga clic para unirse For questions or concerns, DCPH's COVID-19 hotline can be reached at 940-349-2585 or by clicking the button below when on a cell phone. Click Here to Call DCPH Updates to the above information is provided weekly on Mondays. The vaccine distribution summary reflects only doses provided by Denton County Public Health. County-wide and state vaccine data can be found on Texas Department State Health Services website. Who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at this time? All individuals 5-years-old and older are eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. Individuals 5-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must bring identification with name and date of birth to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a DCPH vaccination clinic. Identification of name and date of birth can be verified with driver's licenses, birth certificates, passports, transcripts, previous vaccine or medical records, and more. Please call the DCPH COVID-19 hotline for more assistance if one of these is not available. Who is eligible to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at this time? Individuals eligible for a booster dose must be 18 years or older and six months or greater from their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months or greater from their Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please visit CDC's Booster Website for more information. Who is eligible to receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at this time? Individuals eligible for the third full dose of mRNA vaccines must be 28 days past their second dose and must have received either the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC is recommending that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive an additional dose of mRNA vaccine, including people who have: Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome) Advanced or untreated HIV infection Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response Where can I be vaccinated if I am eligible? Please use the COVID-19 Vaccine Finder map to see where you can get vaccinated. Your ability to get a vaccine will depend on vaccine availability at the provider’s office, clinic, or facility. This tool is managed by the CDC, not DCPH. Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you DCPH INDOOR VACCINATION CLINICS At DCPH indoor vaccination clinics, community members with an appointment time should arrive within their time slot. What is the immunization clinic process? Please wear a mask while inside the clinic location. Children should be accompanied and assisted by their parents or guardians at each station. At the first station, you will be checked in utilizing the QR code within your appointment message and your ID. A driver's license is not required, but name and date of birth verification is requested. At the second station, you will complete a pre-screening with a medical professional. If you do not have any contraindications, you will then be vaccinated at the third station. After vaccination, you will be asked to wait for a 15-30 minute observation period prior to exiting. DCPH DRIVE-THRU VACCINATION CLINICS At DCPH drive-thru vaccination clinics, community members with an appointment time should arrive within their time slot. What is the immunization clinic process? Please remain in your vehicle and wear a mask. At the first tent, you will be checked in utilizing the QR code within your appointment message and your ID. A driver's license is not required, but name and date of birth verification is requested. At the second tent, you will complete a pre-screening with a medical professional. If you do not have any contraindications, you will then be vaccinated at the next tent. After vaccination, you will park your vehicle and remain on-site for a 15-30 minute observation period. What are important things I should know after being vaccinated? COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. The safety of the COVID-19 vaccine is a top priority. Common side effects include pain or swelling on the arm where you got the shot. You may also experience fever, chills, tiredness, or headache. If your side effects are worrying you or do not seem to be going away after a few days, contact your healthcare provider. If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and you think you might be having a severe allergic reaction after leaving the vaccination site, seek immediate medical care by calling 911. Register for CDC v-safe. Use your smartphone to tell CDC about any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll also get reminders if you need a second vaccine dose. REGISTER FOR V-SAFE Remember most COVID-19 vaccines will require a second dose. Be aware of your vaccine provider's process for getting your second dose. If you are vaccinated by DCPH, our team will send a reminder message when it is time to schedule your second dose. It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines that require two shots may not protect you until two weeks after your second shot. It is important for all community members to continue using all of the tools available to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within Denton County.